Have you ever tasted kelp noodles? They’re delicious! Lately, I’ve been eating my fair share of this tasty low-carb noodle. They’re my new favorite food. We eat these gluten-free noodles several nights a week with dinner. They’re the perfect paleo pasta.
What are kelp noodles? They’re simply noodles made from seaweed. These paleo noodles have changed my life because they’re incredible in Asian dishes, which are a favorite of mine. Here’s how to prepare kelp noodles!
Kelp Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 package kelp noodles
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Using a strainer, thoroughly rinse noodles
- Place noodles in a medium bowl
- Fill with warm water, lemon juice, and salt
- Let stand for 30 minutes
- Rinse and strain
- Serve
Equipment
Kelp noodles have a slightly crunchy texture that is different than that of traditional pasta. The soaking preparation method above will make the noodles far less crunchy. The lemon juice and salt do a wonderful job in softening the noodles so that they have an incredibly palatable texture.
My favorite way to serve this seaweed based noodle is in my low-carb Sesame Noodles recipe, a Chinese take-out style dish just like the kind we used to eat before I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1998. Those were the days when I lived in New York City, stayed up all hours of the night working, and ate loads of Chinese food!
Here are some of my paleo condiment recipes that are delicious served over kelp noodles:
Electra says
I am addicted to kelp noodles!!!!! Best recipe boil them for 10 minutes then sauté with your favorite dish. Mine is scallops shrimp garlic lemon ghee sometimes I throw coconut milk and vinegar for a twist. After sautéing for 10 minutes it’s better then linguine!! I swear my husband doesn’t know the difference. There is also the same brand in green tea.
Elana says
Thanks Electra :-)
Rachel B says
Love kelp noodles! I also use organic kelp granules in my cooking and salads regularly.
Elana says
Rachel, I like to add kelp granules to my gomasio recipe:
https://elanaspantry.com/gomasio/
Enjoy!
Elana
Jill says
Crunchy noodles would not be a suitable pasta alternative for my family. Maybe that’s because I’ve tried to make a spaghetti alternative using zuchhini noodles made on a spiral slicer. Warming them up doesn’t take out all the crunch and I’ve been afraid to cook them further and turn them into mush. Pasta is the one thing I really miss since I’ve gone wheat free. These kelp noodles might be nice in an asian dish but not anything italian IMO.
Asia says
Try Spaghetti Squash with a homemade meat sauce. It’s delicious!
Alisa says
The husband isn’t too keen on them, but I love these noodles. I also buy their other seaweed product.
Elana says
Alisa, I love them too!
Chris C says
Thanks for that tip!! I have thyroid issues and didn’t think of that!!
Glorianne Garza says
I LOVE kelp noodles. I make a salad with veges and an almond butter coconut oil tamari kind of dressing…let them marinate and super yummy. I roll them up in nori wraps for a great raw meal! There is also a recipe online for raw vegan cheezy kelp noodles from Planet Raw…Easy and delicious, made with a sprinkle nut cheeze with nutrtional yeast. When I do “pasta” I prefer to make zucchini spaghetti by shredding them long way on my mandoline and putting whatever sauce on them…marinara or hemp seed pesto. Sprinkle with nut cheese and I don’t miss a thing!
Elana says
Glorianne, same here!
MamaCassi says
I will have to locate these. I love the asian-style bean/starch noodles, but have stepped away from them for the last year or so. All my kids LOVE noodles and would love to have them in the diet again.
and since we highly sauce everything, and add spices galore, i think these could be fun.
Thanks!
Elana says
MamaCassi, if you click the green text that says “kelp noodles” in the ingredients portion of the recipe you will be taken to a place where you can buy them :-)
Julie says
Never heard of them but if people fight over them than I think I must try them!
Elana says
Thanks Julie!
Stacey LoSacco says
Elana,
Mung Bean Fettuccine from the same company that makes the Black Bean fettuccine is also really good! thanks for posting about the kelp noodles. I tried them once and now I have other ideas as to make them softer:)
-Stacey
Elana says
You’re welcome Stacey!
Christina says
I bought several cases of them from the raw food world when they had a crazy sale on them. Yes, I think they are THAT good! I make my own pesto or creamy hemp sauce (any sauce really) and slather them in one or both. Elana’s pad thai and sesame noodles too. I put them in collard wraps or my own veggie/flax wraps I make with my vitamix and dehydrator. Salads, green smoothies, etc…. They are fabulous!!! Trying to turn the kids on to them. Sometimes Rey like them, sometimes they don’t. I thought I’d have to fight over them but for now, I don’t have to share! And if they randomly want some, I make sure they eat as much as their little hearts desire. They are a staple for me!
Elana says
Thanks Christina!