A low carb pasta alternative made by combining a member of the yam family with tofu, Tofu Shirataki is an interesting alternative to standard shirataki noodles. From soup to salad to a chicken stir-fry, these recipes show off the versatility of tofu shirataki noodles.
1. Tofu Shirataki Chinese Salad
Asian seasonings liven up a simple cold noodle salad in this recipe from Chef Theresa Lin, best known for the food design on the hit film, Eat Drink Man Woman. It includes an easy to make dip.
2. Mushrooms and Tofu Shirataki with Wasabi Sauce
Here is a fun Noodle dish for the Chinese New Year - noodles represent a long life and are eaten in the New Year to promote longevity.
3. Low Carb Pasta with Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
The secret to this recipe is a cream sauce made with roasted red peppers. It comes from the About.com Guide to Low Carb Diets.
4. Korean Spicy Noodle Soup
This recipe comes from our Guide to Korean Food, who writes: "It can take different vegetables, noodles, and proteins and will still taste good.I have used tofu, brisket, rotisserie chicken, and tuna in this soup (separately!) with great success."
