Shirataki ramen noodles (keto ramen) can be the answer to everyone’s low-carb, keto, paleo ramen question. If you love ramen but you don’t love the high carb and high calorie count that comes with most ramen experiences, keep reading. If you have no clue about Shirataki noodle or how to prepare them before cooking and eating them please click here see my post on How to Prepare Shirataki Noodles.
Why Shirataki Ramen Noodles?
I grew up loving noodles, including (nope, I’m not ashamed) chicken flavored Top Ramen! I used to add butter and hot sauce and green onions to it and prepare them to the exact texture that I like them— not too mushy and not too firm, and, yes, full of flavor! Hanging out with my friend Karla, I got hooked on her idea of adding an egg to it— a girl needs her protein, right? But as I grew older I became more aware of all the things that instant noodles contained that weren’t good for a growing (or grown) girl: high sodium, MSG, and a ridiculous amount of simple carbohydrates. I was heartbroken to learn that instant noodles were pretty much the ultimate junk food. So, here I am am years later and with cooking with shirataki noodles I’ve discovered a way to have all the spoils of the instant ramen ‘treats’ of my childhood in a much, much healthier version. In the recipe for Shirataki ramen noodles (keto ramen) below, Ive recreated the flavors I used to season instant ramen noodles as a child and have topped them with healthy and delicious things that my grown up self likes to eat now, including the egg on top — just as Karla did!
Shirataki Ramen Noodles
A low-carb and delicious recipe for shirataki noodles prepared ramen style.
Ingredients
- 1 7oz package of Shirataki noodles (regular or tofu style)
- 2 cups of water
- 2 tsp better than bouillon chicken paste
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 tbsp Hot Sauce (optional)
- 1 egg, boiled, poached, or fried
- Shallots, sliced and sautéed
- 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Follow instructions on how to prepare shirataki noodles by clicking here.
- Set your prepared shirataki noodles aside,
- Place water and bouillon chicken paste in a medium sized sauce pan over medium-high heat and allow to boil for two minutes. This step is important because the boiling releases the full flavor of the bouillon.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and prepared shirataki noodles and allow to simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and hot sauce.
- Carefully pour contents of sauce pan into ramen bowl and place spinach, tomato, green onion, shallots and egg on top. Allow ramen to sit for 5 minutes before eating. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 8 ouncesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 415Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 277mgSodium: 1585mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 5gSugar: 8gProtein: 33g
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I’ve never cooked with keto ramen, but it looks like that’s going to be my latest thing.
I love ramen but have never tried making it at home. You make this seem easy and obtainable. I will try this one day.
It’s totally easy! After you give it a try please let me know what you think!
I haven’t tried making my own homemade ramen, but this looks totally doable to whip up. Looks like the perfect dish for the incoming chilly weather. Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome Aly! Give it a try and let me know what you think.
I’ve made something similar but cannot wait to try your version! It looks and sounds absolutely delicious!
I’m sure that homemade Ramen Noodles are the best! This looks amazing!
This is seriously some of the best ramen I have ever made! So glad you showed how to use the shiratki noodles, it’s perfect for the keto diet!
Thanks so much Tamara! I’m glad you enjoyed it so much!
Saving this for my keto friends!
This looks so good and perfect for all my Keto family and friends!
can you use the seasoning from the top ramen on these noodles?
Hi Gwen! Yes you certainly can AND I have a recipe on making old school top top ramen style noodles with these Shirataki noodles— I feel that my version is healthier! Click here: https://epicureantherapy.com/shirataki-ramen-noodles-keto-ramen/
What if i wanted to use beef. Which bouillin wouLd you recoMmend? I have no ifea why i cant get my Caps off lol i promise im not yelling lol
Hi Andrea! You can absolutely add beef or any protein of your choice! Happy Cooking!
i AM MAKING IT TONIGHT AND ADDING SHRIMP AS MY PROTEIN AND ALSO ADDING tHAI BASIL AND BEAN SRPOUTS
Hi David! That sound delicious! Let me know how you like it!