しらたき

noun

konjac noodles; shirataki

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.

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.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE:

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

PREPARATION TIP:
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

COMMON DISHES:

すき焼(や)き - sukiyaki (most common use)
肉(にく)じゃが - nikujaga
煮物(にもの) - simmered dishes
炒(いた)め物(もの) - stir-fries

INTERNATIONAL POPULARITY:
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)

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Added 2026.1.20 14:43 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24

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