Japanese Kelp Noodles Recipe
2014
This kelp noodles recipe is not only delicious but so easy to make as well. Kelp noodles provide a great alternative to pasta and the Japanese inspired flavors of sesame and ginger in the dressing goes very well with them.
About Sea Tandle Kelp Noodles
Kelp noodles are a fantastic gluten free, low calorie alternative to pasta that many people add into their diets for weight loss as you can eat lots and feel full while keeping calories low. However, it is made from only a part of kelp, sodium alginate, which has a very low nutritional value so you won’t be getting the big nutritional benefits of eating pure kelp. Despite that, it’s a delicious alternative to pasta.
I wrote quite a bit about Kelp noodles and how to prepare them, including a video, in my Pad Thai recipe here.
Here is the video again on how to prepare them.
How to Prepare Kelp Noodles
Now onto our recipe!
Japanese Kelp Noodles Recipe
Ingredients
1 pkg Kelp Noodles
1 Carrot – peeled and grated
½ Red Pepper – sliced very thin
4 Green Onions – sliced thin on a diagonal
Dressing
2 Tbsp Tamari
1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
2 tsp Sesame Oil
1 tsp fresh Ginger – grated or minced very fine
Directions
To leave raw, soften kelp noodles in hot water for several hours, replacing hot water regularly. For softer noodles simmer in boiling water for about 10 to 20 minutes, or until soft. Mix the dressing. Prep the vegetables. When kelp noodles are ready drain well. Transfer to a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and transfer to a serving dish. Ready to serve!
Photo Description
Get your ingredients ready and soften your kelp noodles in hot water.
Assemble ingredients for the dressing.
Mix dressing.
I used my Benreiner spiralizer to spiralize the carrot as it makes smaller angelhair noodles. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can grate the carrot or peel with a vegetable slicer into thin strips, layer strips and slice thinly into long thin noodles.
Prep the vegetables.
Add all ingredients to a bowl.
Mix well and then your japanese kelp noodles recipe is done and ready to serve.
Enjoy!
