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:
Melisa says
I was going to mention that if one is hypER and/or has Graves’ Disease these noodles could make you very, very sick if not send you straight to the ER.
Cara says
I tried them once but wasn’t a fan – it really could have been the rest of the recipe I made, though, I couldn’t really tell. I would love to see your favorite sauce or toppings for these!
Elana says
Cara, here you go:
https://elanaspantry.com/sesame-kelp-noodles/
Enjoy!
Elana
Minnie(@thelady8home) says
Thanks for sharing this info. Any recipe to make something yummy using them? Would love to hear on the same and am sure many would get help from it.
Elana says
Minnie, here’s my favorite recipe for them:
https://elanaspantry.com/sesame-kelp-noodles/
Enjoy!
Elana
Alexandra says
I love kelp noodles! I actually found the same ones you did a few months ago myself. They are great in olive oil and with ahi tuna steaks, but I would love if you could post some creative recipes to enhance their flavor! :)
Elana says
Here you go Alexandra:
https://elanaspantry.com/sesame-kelp-noodles/
Enjoy!
Elana
Amy G. says
Hi –
For those who have tried these – do they taste or smell like seafood, even a tiny bit?
Thanks!
QueenJellyBean says
No, no real smell. Not fishy.
Cyndi says
So these are NOT like shirataki (soba) noodles? I tried those and I couldn’t stop thinking that I was eating worms!! Their texture is not for me. Where can I find the kelp noodles? Also, how does one make zucchini or squash noodles? Are there any other noodles on the market that a grain free diet would enjoy?
QueenJellyBean says
Shirataki are more wormy, Kelp have a crispness when you bite.
samantha says
you have to boil shirataki in broth or water with tamari for maybe 5 minutes.
elizabeth says
thankyou
i wish to thankyou for all your fabulous recipes you put so much time and effort into, you make cooking fun again instead of a chore thinking of healthy ways to feed the family. i look forward to your email each week with something tantalising for the family. i have your cook books which i enjoy also and use.
thank you for inspiring me : )
Elana says
You’re welcome Elizabeth!
Joelle says
We love kelp noodles on top of a salad! I haven’t tried to make them work any other way. I use them with lettuce, cucumbers, red peppers, a little onion, avocado, and something we call Dragon Sauce (not sure why it is called that), but there is tahini in it and ginger, oil, NYF, maple syrup and such.
Elana says
Thanks Joelle!
Ester Perez says
Hi Elana,
I love kelp noodles and so do my kids! Thanks for sharing this! I toss them in a homemade marinara with veggies, or make a raw Pad Thai sauce. They are yummy and very kid friendly. They do taste best when they are softened in some warm water.
Blessings,
Ester
Elana says
Ester, you’re welcome!
Katie says
I have just gotten into “veggie” noodles this past week. I reluctantly bought a spiralizer (not a lot of kitchen space for yet another gadget), and I love it. So far I’ve only made zucchini and summer squash “pasta” but it is such a great substitute! Must try the kelp noodles now.
Elana says
Katie, thanks for your comment. For more Paleo Pasta ideas go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/low-carb-noodles/
Enjoy!
Elana
Deb A says
This was my first concern when I read about them. I would love to eat these but if they are not tested for heavy metals, forget it!