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Japanese Superfoods Explained: Konjac

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Japanese Superfoods Explained: Konjac
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You can find foods made from the Japanese konjac yam in the cool section of the supermarket, usually near the tofu and natto. They come in a variety of forms, most notably in a block or as stringy white noodles known as shirataki (しらたき).



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It is believed that konjac was introduced into Japan in the sixth century as a medicinal food, but it is now a regular ingredient in Japanese home cooking, appearing often in dishes such as sukiyaki and oden.



Shirataki Noodles

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