Light & Flavorful Low-Calorie Golbaengi-Somen
[Calorie Cut] Your Diet-Friendly Snack is Here! Delicious Golbaengi-Somen Recipe
A special low-calorie dish for dieters! Introducing the perfect diet-friendly snack for those evenings when you crave a drink: Golbaengi-Somen! This recipe significantly reduces the calories from 600kcal to 282kcal, allowing you to enjoy it guilt-free. With Man-gae’s recipes, even high-calorie foods can be enjoyed lightly!
Main Ingredients- 150g canned whelk
- 30g dried acorn jelly
- 3 leaves of cabbage
- 1/3 onion
- 1/3 cucumber
- 150g light noodles or somen noodles
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s look at the calorie count for this diet Golbaengi-Somen. We’ve reduced it from about 600kcal for the standard version to approximately 282kcal! Here’s the calorie breakdown per ingredient: Canned whelk 150g (approx. 108kcal), dried acorn jelly 30g (approx. 54kcal), cabbage leaves 3 (approx. 15kcal), onion 1/3 (approx. 15kcal), cucumber 1/3 (approx. 4kcal), gochujang 1 Tbsp (approx. 30kcal), gochugaru 1 Tbsp (approx. 24kcal), allulose 1.5 Tbsp (0kcal), vinegar 1.5 Tbsp (approx. 5kcal), minced garlic 0.5 Tbsp (approx. 7kcal), light noodles 150g (approx. 20kcal). This recipe offers both great taste and health benefits!
Step 2
Prepare the dried acorn jelly. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the dried acorn jelly and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender and slightly chewy. Once cooked, rinse the acorn jelly under cold water, drain excess water, and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Acorn jelly is a great ingredient for diets as it provides a satisfying chewy texture and helps you feel full.
Step 3
Next, prepare the main ingredient, canned whelk. Drain the liquid from the canned whelk and cut the whelks into bite-sized pieces. Prepare the vegetables as well. Shred the cabbage thinly, and thinly slice the onion. Cut the cucumber into similar thin slices for a crisp texture. Thinly slicing the vegetables ensures they absorb the sauce well and are easy to eat.
Step 4
Let’s make the delicious sauce. In a bowl, add a small amount of the reserved canned whelk liquid. Then, mix in the gochujang, gochugaru, minced garlic, vinegar, and calorie-free allulose. Stir well until all ingredients are combined to create a flavorful sauce. Allulose is a fantastic sweetener for diet recipes as it provides sweetness without the calories.
Step 5
Now it’s time to combine everything. In a large bowl, add the prepared whelk, cooked acorn jelly, and the thinly sliced cabbage, onion, and cucumber. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients. Gently toss everything together, being careful not to break the ingredients, until evenly coated with the sauce. It’s important to mix softly to ensure the sauce distributes evenly.
Step 6
Prepare the noodles. If using light noodles or regular somen, cook them in boiling water according to package instructions. Once cooked, rinse the noodles under cold water to remove excess starch and drain them thoroughly in a colander. Gently loosen the noodles to prevent clumping. Ensuring the noodles are well-drained will enhance the flavor of the Golbaengi salad.
Step 7
Finally, it’s time for plating. Arrange the tossed Golbaengi mixture attractively on a serving plate. Place the drained noodles alongside the Golbaengi mixture to complete the dish. For an extra touch, sprinkle with sesame seeds for a more appealing presentation. Enjoy your delicious low-calorie Golbaengi-Somen!
