しらたき

しらたき
noun
konjac noodles; shirataki
food
1. konjac noodles; shirataki noodles
Thin, translucent noodles made from konjac yam (konnyaku). They are very low in calories and have a chewy, gelatinous texture.
すき焼(や)きにしらたきを入(い)れる。
Add shirataki noodles to the sukiyaki.
しらたきは低(てい)カロリーでダイエットに向(む)いている。
Shirataki is low in calories and good for dieting.
しらたきを下茹(したゆ)でして臭(くさ)みを取(と)る。
Parboil the shirataki to remove the smell.

Etymology

From 白滝(しらたき) - literally "white waterfall," describing how the thin noodles pour out during production, resembling a white waterfall.

Usually written in hiragana.

CULTURAL NOTE (what it is made from):
こんにゃく (konjac/konnyaku) - a yam-like plant. The starch is processed into a gelatinous substance and extruded into noodle form.

CULTURAL NOTE (nutrition):

  • Almost zero calories
  • High in fiber
  • Very filling
  • Popular for diet/weight loss

Usage

しらたき has a slight smell from the konjac. It's best to:
1. Rinse well
2. 下茹(したゆ)で (parboil briefly)
3. Dry-fry to remove excess moisture

Related words

CULTURAL NOTE (abroad):
Known abroad as "miracle noodles" or "zero-calorie noodles" - popular as a low-carb pasta substitute.

Related Words

Related: こんにゃく (konjac)
Compare: 糸(いと)こんにゃく (shredded konjac noodles)
Related: すき焼(や)き (sukiyaki)
Related: 肉(にく)じゃが (nikujaga)
Related: 煮物(にもの) (simmered dishes)
Related: 炒(いた)め物(もの) (stir-fries)
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Added 2026.1.20 14:43 · Revised 2026.10.11 22:20
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