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Konnyaku Dengaku is a traditional Japanese dish featuring nutritious konnyaku and a savory-sweet miso glaze. Easy to make and delicious for everyone to enjoy!

Looking for more konnyaku recipes? Try my Konnyaku Steak or Fried Konnyaku!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Konnyaku dengaku is a low-calorie dish and a great option for those watching their calorie intake.
The miso glaze adds a rich, savory-sweet flavor that perfectly complements the jelly-like texture of the konnyaku.
Perfect for vegans and vegetarians, providing a delicious plant-based option.

Konnyaku

Konnyaku, also known as konjac, is a traditional Japanese ingredient made from konjac yam. It has a firm, gelatinous texture and is nearly tasteless, making it easy to absorb the flavors of a variety of dishes. Additionally, it is popular as a dietary food due to its low-calorie and high-fiber content.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Konnyaku Dengaku:

Konnyaku: Look for a block of konnyaku at Japanese or Asian grocery stores. It typically comes packaged in water and has a grayish color.
Miso paste, Sugar, Mirin, and Sake: These ingredients combine to create a balanced miso glaze with savory and sweet notes. Sake adds depth to the glaze, but you can omit it if unavailable.

How To Make Konnyaku Dengaku: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! The video and detailed ingredients and instructions are on the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Cut konnyaku and thread them on skewers.

Step 2

Boil them in a pot.

Step 3

Add miso glaze ingredients in a saucepan and combine well.

Step 4

Heat the miso glaze until it thickens.

Transfer the boiled konnyaku to a serving plate and generously pour the miso glaze over it. Enjoy this flavorful and tasty konnyaku dengaku as a side dish or a healthy snack!

Recipe Tips

Boiling konnyaku helps to remove any residual odor, firm up the texture, and allow the flavor to be easily absorbed.
If you have leftover miso glaze, it makes a delicious topping for steamed vegetables, grilled eggplant, or drizzled over shiratama dango (sweet rice dumplings)!

Storage and Reheating

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, reheat in the microwave until warm.

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