The Ramen I eat when I’m trying to lose weight
The Ramen I eat when I’m trying to lose weight is a easy Japanese recipe that serves 1. 35 calories per serving. Recipe by Joe Duff - The Diet Chef on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 15 min
Cost: $16.99 total, $16.99 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chicken Broth (low‑sodium preferred)
- 1 tsp Onion Powder (adds subtle onion flavor)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder (enhances garlic flavor)
- 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast Flakes (gives a cheesy umami note)
- 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger (adds warm spice)
- 1 pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground if possible)
- 1 package Shirataki Noodles (Tofu Noodles) (rinsed well under hot water with a pinch of salt; 200 g per package)
- 2 stalks Green Onions (thinly sliced for garnish)
Instructions
Combine Broth and Seasonings
Add the chicken broth, onion powder, garlic salt, garlic powder, nutritional yeast flakes, ground ginger, and black pepper into a saucepan. Stir until everything is dissolved.
Time: PT2M
Rinse Shirataki Noodles
Place the shirataki noodles in a fine mesh strainer, rinse them under hot running water for about 30 seconds, and sprinkle a pinch of salt while rinsing to help remove the natural odor.
Time: PT2M
Cook the Soup
Add the rinsed shirataki noodles to the seasoned broth. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 3–5 minutes until the noodles are heated through.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 100°C
Serve and Garnish
Ladle the hot soup into a bowl and top with the sliced green onions. Enjoy immediately.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 35
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Low Calorie, Low Carb, Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Soy (shirataki noodles may contain soy)
Last updated: April 18, 2026






