What is kansui?
Kansui is a concentrated liquid made of the chemicals sodium bicarbonate and potassium carbonate, also known as lye water or alkaline salt.
A few teaspoons of kansui and water are mixed with flour to create the dough for ramen noodles.
Kansui isn’t something you can pick up at Whole Foods. You can buy it there if you have a Japanese market nearby, or you can order it online.
Even though I can’t find it at my neighborhood Asian market and I’m too lazy to order anything online, there is a simple homemade alternative for kansui, so it’s all good!
Ingredients and equipment
Just three ingredients and one unique piece of equipment are required for this recipe.
Make-Ahead and Storage
Noodles are best made 24 hours in advance to use. They can be prepared up to three days ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Noodles can be frozen and kept for up to three months after spending the night in the refrigerator.
FAQ
How do you make healthy ramen noodles?
Add a few of your preferred vegetables to the ramen you’re eating. This will give the food a hearty flavor and more nutrients. In addition to having great flavor, vegetables like carrots, spinach, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, and peppers also provide a nice serving of vitamins, minerals, and fiber with each bite.
Are homemade ramen noodles healthy?
Similar to other pastas made with refined white flour, fresh or dried ramen that is sold plain, without seasoning packets, has a similar nutritional profile. Despite having little fiber, they do contain some vitamins and minerals, such as iron and B vitamins, according to Dr
What are the healthiest noodles to use for ramen?
Shirataki noodles have a ridiculously low calorie count and are high in fiber. Additionally, they have few carbohydrates, making them a healthy alternative to Ramen noodles. Shirataki noodles are also suitable for those on a strict ketogenic diet, so they can be used in their meals.
How do I make my own ramen noodles?
- Warm water can be made into an alkaline solution by adding lye water or baked baking soda.
- Mix the flour with the alkaline solution, then form the dough into a ball.
- Rest dough 30 minutes.
- “Knead” 2-3 minutes with rolling pin.
- Roll dough flat with pasta machine.
- Cut dough into long strips of noodles.