こんにゃく
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Meanings
1
konnyaku; konjac; devil's tongue
usually written using kana alone
The plant Amorphophallus konjac, from which the jelly-like food is made. Often referred to by the food product name even when discussing the plant.
Konnyaku is a plant of the arum family.
2
konnyaku jelly; konjac jelly; devil's tongue jelly
usually written using kana alonefood / cooking
The gelatinous food made from konjac flour, commonly used in Japanese cuisine. Often appears in dishes like oden, sukiyaki, and simmered foods.
Let's put konnyaku in the oden.
Konnyaku is low in calories and rich in dietary fiber.
Usage patterns
- こんにゃくを下茹でするto parboil konnyaku (a common step before cooking it)
I parboil the konnyaku before cooking it.
- こんにゃくを手でちぎるto tear konnyaku by hand rather than cut it, so it absorbs sauce better
Konnyaku absorbs flavor better if you tear it by hand instead of cutting it with a knife.
- こんにゃくの臭みを取るto remove konnyaku's characteristic odor before cooking
I remove konnyaku's odor with salt before cooking it.