One-Pot Dishes

Light Konjac Noodles in Water Kimchi Broth

Name: Light Konjac Noodles in Water Kimchi Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 200 g Konjac noodles; 200 g Water kimchi brine; 25 g Cucumber; 1 (60 g) Egg; 20 g Carrot; 50 g Onion; 3 g Sesame seeds; 15 g Lemon juice; 50 ml Sparkling water; 5 g Fish sauce (eo-ganjang)

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A refreshing, low-calorie noodle bowl of konjac noodles in a chilled broth of young radish water kimchi, sparkling water and fish sauce, topped with vegetables and a boiled egg. The fizz of sparkling water and low-sodium fish sauce make a cool, balanced broth.

🇰🇷 A twist on Naengmyeon — see the classic korean cold buckwheat noodles recipe →

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

Julienne the onion, carrot and cucumber.

Light Konjac Noodles in Water Kimchi Broth — step 1

Mix the young radish water kimchi brine, sparkling water and fish sauce to make the noodle broth.

Light Konjac Noodles in Water Kimchi Broth — step 2

Boil the egg.

Light Konjac Noodles in Water Kimchi Broth — step 3

Add lemon juice to the water when boiling the konjac noodles to remove their distinctive smell.

Light Konjac Noodles in Water Kimchi Broth — step 4

Drain the konjac noodles well and season them lightly with fish sauce.

Light Konjac Noodles in Water Kimchi Broth — step 5

Place the noodles in a bowl, pour in the broth and serve with the vegetables, egg and sesame seeds.

Light Konjac Noodles in Water Kimchi Broth — step 6

📊 Nutrition Facts (per serving)

36.9Calories (kcal)

6.1 gCarbs

0.1 gProtein

1.4 gFat

490.7 mgSodium

Nutrition values are taken from the original recipe data and are approximate.

Source: adapted from the recipe database of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea (Food Safety Korea), used under the Korea Open Government License (KOGL) Type 1. English translation and editing by coo K food.