Description
Spiral Foods Dried Shirataki Rice, 80g
Spiral Foods Dried Shirataki Rice is a low calorie, low carb rice alternative made from konjac, an ingredient that's been a staple in Japanese cooking for centuries. Unlike the wet, pouched shirataki rice most people have tried, this is a dried, shelf-stable version with a longer shelf life and a milder aroma. It's vegan, gluten free, and cooks in just 10 minutes, making it an easy swap for regular rice in stir-fries, curries, poke bowls or as a simple side.
What's In It
Konjac shirataki rice is made from the konjac plant, which is naturally rich in glucomannan, a soluble fibre that gives it its rice-like shape and chewy texture. Spiral Foods adds a small amount of tapioca to the blend, which helps produce a firmer bite and a texture closer to traditional rice than many other konjac rice products.
Key Features
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Low calorie and low carb, so it fits easily into calorie-conscious, low carb or keto style meals.
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Vegan and gluten free, with no animal products or wheat.
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Cooks in 10 minutes, simmered in hot water and drained.
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Expands around 5 times in weight once cooked, so a little goes a long way.
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Mild aroma and chewy texture, with a longer shelf life than wet shirataki rice thanks to the dried format.
Because it's dried rather than packed in liquid, this shirataki rice is easy to keep on hand in the pantry rather than the fridge, so it's ready whenever you need a fast, lighter alternative to regular rice.
How to Cook Dried Shirataki Rice
Preparing this shirataki rice is simple:
- Add the dried rice to a pot of simmering hot water.
- Cook for 10 minutes.
- Drain well, then stir it through your favourite recipe.
From there, treat it like any cooked rice. It works well in Asian-style stir-fries and curries, tossed through a poke bowl, or served alongside a simple protein and vegetables.
Who It Suits
Spiral Foods Dried Shirataki Rice suits a wide range of eating styles, especially if you're trying to cut back on carbs without giving up rice-based meals altogether.
- Anyone following a low carb, keto or calorie-conscious way of eating
- Vegans and people eating gluten free
- Home cooks who want a quick, no-fuss rice alternative for weeknight meals
Good to Know
This dried shirataki rice keeps well in the pantry until you're ready to cook it, which makes it a handy staple to have on hand. If you enjoy the format, Spiral Foods also makes Spiral Foods Shirataki Noodles, a konjac and tapioca noodle made the same way. You'll find the rest of the range, including their pantry staples and Japanese condiments, in the Spiral Foods collection.
