Konjac Vegetable Stew
Servings: 1
Calories: 87 kcal
Protein: 1.7 g
Sugar: 10 g
Salt: 1.5 g
Ingredients
– Konjac tofu: 1 block (200 g)
– Eggplant: 1 (80 g)
– Zucchini: 1/2 (75 g)
– Red bell pepper: 1/2 (75 g)
– Onion: 1/4 (50 g)
– Tomato: 1 (200 g)
– Garlic and pepper: a pinch
– Olive oil: 1/2 tablespoon
– Water: 50 ml
– Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Wash and cut the konjac tofu into slices. Cut the eggplant and zucchini into chunks. Soak the eggplant chunks in water. Cut the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Slice the onion. Cut the tomato into chunks. Mince the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over low heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper, and onion. Stir-fry over medium heat until the vegetables soften. Add the konjac and stir quickly to mix. Then add the tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
- Add the water, salt, and pepper. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. Remove the lid and cook over medium heat until the liquid reduces. Serve immediately.
Stir-Fried Pork, Green Beans, and Konjac
Servings: 1
Calories: 270 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Sugar: 9 g
Salt: 2 g
Ingredients
– Frozen konjac: 1 block (200 g)
– Green beans: 12 (100 g)
– Thinly sliced pork loin: 150 g
– Cooking sake and vegetable oil: 1/2 tablespoon each
– Cornstarch and sugar: 1 teaspoon each
– Salt and pepper: a pinch
– Soy sauce, mirin, and cooking sake: 1 tablespoon each
Instructions
- Rinse the frozen konjac under water to thaw, then squeeze out the excess water thoroughly. Cut the green beans in half. Cut the thinly sliced pork loin into bite-sized pieces and marinate with cooking sake, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Mix soy sauce, mirin, cooking sake, and sugar to prepare the seasoning sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the green beans and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they soften. Add the pork and stir-fry until it changes color. Then add the konjac and stir-fry for about 1 minute. Use a paper towel to absorb any excess oil, then evenly pour the seasoning sauce over the mixture.
Tuna and Konjac Noodle Salad Vegetable
Servings: 1
Calories: 78 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Sugar: 2 g
Salt: 0.7 g
Ingredients
– Konjac noodles: 1 pack (150 g)
– Canned tuna in water: 1 can (70 g)
– Yellow bell pepper: 1/5 (30 g)
– Cucumber: 1/2
– Olive oil and vinegar: 2 teaspoons each
– Salt: a pinch
Instructions
- Rinse the frozen konjac noodles under water to thaw, then squeeze out the excess water thoroughly. Drain the water from the canned tuna. Cut the cucumber into thin strips, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes before squeezing out the excess water. Slice the yellow bell pepper thinly.
- Mix the konjac noodles, tuna, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, olive oil, and vinegar in a bowl.
Stir-fried beef and Potato with Konjac Vegetable
Servings: 1
Calories: 200 kcal
Protein: 25 g
Sugar: 9 g
Salt: 2.5 g
Ingredients
– Konjac Fettuccine: 1 pack (150 g)
– Potato: 1 (100 g)
– Carrot: 1/2
– Onion: 1/4 (50 g)
– Snow peas: 1 (200 g)
– Cooking sake and vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon each
– Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
– Sugar: 1/2 teaspoon
– Bonito powder: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Blanch the snow peas in boiling water and set aside.
- Boil the konjac noodles for 1 minute, then drain.
- Peel the potato and carrot. Slice the onion, and cut the potato and carrot into chunks, making the potato pieces slightly larger.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan, add the beef slices, and stir-fry until they change color. Add the onion, potato, carrot, cooking sake, bonito powder, and stir-fry.
- Add the konjac noodles and mix well. Add 1 tablespoon of mirin, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and a small bowl of water. Cover and simmer for 7 minutes.
- After 7 minutes, stir the ingredients, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and continue to simmer for another 7 minutes.
- Finally, add the snow peas, mix well, and simmer for an additional 2 minutes. Turn off the heat while there is still some liquid left.
Summary
These konjac-based recipes offer a variety of flavorful and healthy meal options. From the hearty Konjac Vegetable Stew to the light and refreshing Tuna and Konjac Noodle Salad, these dishes are perfect for those looking to enjoy nutritious and low-calorie meals.
