Foods which make you lean (2)- Konnyaku

A Unique Japanese Traditional Food- Konnyaku

Konnyaku is Japanese traditional food that has a distinctive character. It helps to reduce weight.

Konnyaku is extremely rich in soluble fiber which has function to clean up inside of the small bowel. Soluble fiber contained in konnyaku eases the passage of stool and expels toxic substances accumulated in the walls of the small bowl. Metabolism improves when these toxic substances are removed. Besides, this firm gel-like food is extremely low calories.

Konnyaku has very weak taste. You might lose interest if it is not tasty even though it greatly contributes to health. The good news is that when konnyaku is combined with other ingredients and seasoned, it well absorbs the flavor of other ingredients and creates deep tastes.

Simmered Konnyaku and Pork with Miso

This deep and strong-taste konnyaku dish extremely goes well with a bowl of rice. It is also perfect to be served with sake.

Time: 20 min

[Ingredients] (serves: 4)

• 6 oz pork side (thinly sliced)
• 1 package of konnyaku
• 1 piece of chopped garlic
• Chopped green onion for garnishing

-Broth A-

• 2 tbsp of soy-sauce
• 1 and a half tbsp of sugar
• 2 tbsp of miso
• 1/5 cup of sake
• 1 piece of chopped ginger

[How to Cook]

1. Cut the konnyaku into bite-sized pieces using a spoon. Boil the konnyaku about for 30 min to release the scum.Cut the pork into the portions 2-3 cm in length.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and fry the chopped garlic. When the garlic has been aromatic, add the pork. Stir while frying it over medium heat until it is browned and crispy.
3. Add the konnyaku and fry them. When the all ingredients have been coated with oil, add Broth A. Cover them with a lid and cook over medium heat for about 5-7 min.
4. When serving it in a dish, garnish the chopped green onion.