Salads & Cold Dishes
Sesame-Mustard Konjac Noodle Salad with Chicken
A low-calorie, satisfying dish to support slimming
Why people make this dish
On hot days a heavy lunch is the last thing you want. Konjac (shirataki) noodles are mostly water and soluble fiber — almost no calories, yet genuinely filling — so they’re a favorite base for a light summer meal. Dressed with a bright sesame-mustard sauce and tossed with lean chicken and crisp cucumber, this cold salad is refreshing, appetizing, and a friendly choice when you’re watching your weight.
Who it suits / who should be cautious
- Anyone wanting a light, low-calorie but satisfying meal, especially in hot weather.
- Konjac is very high in fiber — introduce it gradually if your stomach is sensitive, and drink plenty of water.
Why these ingredients (the food-therapy logic)
- Konjac noodles: very low calorie and high in fiber, helping you feel full on little energy.
- Cucumber: cooling and hydrating, ideal for summer.
- Lean chicken: adds protein so the dish satisfies.
- Sesame & mustard dressing: big flavor for very few calories, so a light meal still feels like a treat.
Ingredients (2 servings)
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cooked chicken | ~75–115 g | shredded; lightly salting before cooking adds flavor |
| Cucumber | 1 | finely julienned |
| Konjac (shirataki) noodles | 1 pack | mung-bean sheet jelly also works |
| Toasted white sesame | 1 tbsp | |
| Sesame paste / yellow mustard / rice vinegar / sesame oil | 1 tbsp / 1 tbsp / 2 tsp / a little | the dressing |
Method
- Blanch the konjac noodles briefly in boiling water, drain, and cool.
- Peel and finely julienne the cucumber; shred the cooked chicken.
- Arrange noodles, cucumber and chicken on a plate, pour over the whisked dressing, and scatter with toasted sesame. Serve (lovely chilled).
Bro Niu’s tips
The sesame paste with mustard and a touch of rice vinegar is wonderfully appetizing. A plate of konjac noodles in summer is a tasty way to support slimming.
Community questions answered (selected)
- Q (Angel): Does the chicken need marinating? Bro Niu: Lightly salting the chicken before cooking makes it tastier.
- Q (reader): I read that drinking lotus-leaf water can help with weight loss — is that true? Bro Niu: Cooking lotus-leaf congee daily can help with slimming. Everyone’s constitution and eating habits differ, so results vary.
Published June 22, 2010 · Adapted and translated for Nourilo from a traditional home-kitchen recipe. Approx. 2 min read.
