Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (2024)

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Low carbVietnamesenoodle bowls evolved into quite the cooking project. So much of what I make is based on staples that I have on hand in my pantry, freezer, or fridge. I assess my inventory and Make It Work à la Tim Gunn. As I continue to share recipes on the website, it becomes more and more apparent that I favor minimalist cooking. It makes it easier to plan meals around my macros, keeps my grocery bill down, and saves time in the kitchen. A pinch of this, a sprinkle of that, and dinner is on the table.

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This recipe is the farthest thing from that. Consider this your warning if you’ve come to love the quick and easy recipes from me.

A lot is going on here. I’m talking not-so-everyday ingredients to track down, multiple cooking techniques, and quite a bit of experimental taste testing to nail the flavor profile.

So why on earth would I do this, you might ask?

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Vietnamesefood is one of my all-time favorite cuisines, but the sugars and carb-loaded rice noodles have put an unjust barrier between me and some of my favorite foods. I grew up spoiled by my BFFs mom’s cooking and defaulted to local restaurants to satisfy these comfort food cravings as an adult. WhileVietnamesenoodle salads aren’t unhealthy, they are not low carb by any stretch of the imagination. I’ve been on a mission to create a low carbVietnamesesalad bowl for quite some time. It boiled down to finding a keto work-around or giving into my cravings. Apparently, the latter was not an option.

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The dilemma with this specific dish is the rice noodles and sugar-filled sauce. I’ve used shirataki noodles to replace rice noodles in the past (like in my low carb pho recipe), so I knew that they’d work texture wise. But I’ve never used cold shirataki noodles. You see, part of what makes them palatable is that they soak up the flavor of whatever they are cooked in; not cooking them was not an option. I rinsed them (a lot) and boiled them in a water, salt, vinegar, and erythritol mixture to cut that weird shirataki taste. I drained them and let them cool before mixing them in with anything.

I remember the OG sauce to be sweet and tangy, but occasionally spicy. I used my go-to erythritol sweetener, white vinegar, Red Boat fish sauce, and garlic Thai chili paste to make the sauce to dress the low carbVietnamesenoodle salad.

Prep your veggies, cook your proteins, mix everything in one big bowl, and enjoy!

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Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe]

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian, Vietnamese

Special Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Servings: 4 Servings

Serving Size:

Net Carbs: 3g

Author: Tasha

Ingredients

The Salad

  • 2 packages Shirataki Noodles rinsed and drained
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 pound Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs thinly cut into ¼ strips
  • ¼ pound Shrimp butterflied
  • cup Sprouted Mung Beans
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped
  • 1 ounce Peanuts chopped
  • ½ cup Cucumber julienned
  • 9 sprigs Cilantro

The Dressing (Ketofied Nuoc Cham)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

The Salad

  • Boil shirataki noodles for several minutes. Optional: vinegar and/or erythritol may be added to the boiling water to flavor the noodles.

  • Drain the noodles and chill in fridge until ready to serve the salad.

  • Salt the pork to your preference.

  • Grill pork and shrimp over high heat. Set aside once cooked through.

  • To construct the salad, divide each prepped salad ingredient into four parts to distribute into four separate bowls. The bowls should be large enough to allow tossing and mixing.

  • Layer romaine, cooked and chilled shirataki noodles, cooked pork and shrimp, mung beans, cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts.

The Dressing

  • Whisk together water, white rice vinegar, fish sauce, erythritol, and Thai garlic chili sauce.

  • Serve drizzled over the noodle salad, then toss salad to evenly distribute.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe]

Amount per Serving

Calories

300

% Daily Value*

Fat

17

g

26

%

Sodium

1367

mg

59

%

Potassium

281

mg

8

%

Carbohydrates

4

g

1

%

Sugar

1

g

1

%

Protein

31

g

62

%

Net Carbs

3

g

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Tasha

Hi, I'm Tasha–nutritionist, recipe developer, and multi-published cookbook author.

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  1. Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (7)Heather says

    I just discovered this blog, I thoroughly enjoy the detailed nutrition facts! I will definitely have to try this! I might substitute the shirataki noodles for angel hair nupasta as they are 0 net carbs and I have a supply on hand. Thanks! 🙂

    Reply

    • Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (8)Tasha Metcalf says

      Never tried Nupasta, but I just looked it up and it looks promising! Thanks for the tip and alternative ingredient suggestion!

      Reply

  2. Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (9)PJ says

    Can you find shirataki noodles in your local grocery stores or these are mail order noodles only?

    Reply

  3. Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (10)Susan says

    My local Walmart has the shiratake noodles in the produce section with the tofu and meat sub hot dogs and such.
    I can tell, Tasha, that we are going to be besties! Thank you so much for this website, can't wait to try out the next gen of keto. Was keto before keto was cool, but the lack of quality, tasty ingredients and time made me give up.
    Well, I'm back, better than ever!
    Thanks for the info!

    Reply

    • Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (11)Tasha Metcalf says

      There are so many options now! I hope it's a more enjoyable experience for you this time around. 🙂

      Reply

  4. Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (12)Jazmin says

    Thank you for an awsome recipe! I love my noodle salad but yes, it's full of carbs! So I found your recipe and I'm thankful for that!
    Just a question, when you say boil the noodles with vinegar and erythritol, how much of each and for how long? TIA!

    Reply

  5. Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (13)Jazzty says

    Umm You really going to "grill" all those 1/4" rib strips as they will easily fall through the grill grates which is why it's called a grill.

    Reply

    • Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (14)Tasha Metcalf says

      Lol I guess you're right, the way my instructions are written it would probably work out that way. I live near Seattle where it rains year round, most of the things I grill are done inside on a cast iron grill pan on the stove top or an electric indoor grill. An update to the instructions to use skewers or indoor grill in that step wouldn't hurt.

      Reply

  6. Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (15)Elizabeth C. says

    Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (16)
    This was so delicious! I will definitely make it again.

    Reply

  7. Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (17)Kim says

    This was amazing!! I’m so excited to have found such an easy delish recipe for Vietnamese dishes! I followed exactly & wouldn’t change a thing!!

    Reply

  8. Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (18)Kim says

    Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (19)
    This was amazing!! So excited to find an easy & delish recipe for Vietnamese recipes. Followed it exactly and I wouldn’t change a thing!!

    Reply

  9. Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (20)Kezza says

    I could cry, this is exactly what I'm looking for.
    Thank you for all your experimenting and hard work

    Reply

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Low Carb Vietnamese Noodle Bowl Salad [Recipe] (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs are in a Vietnamese noodle salad? ›

Maggi Vietnamese Noodle Salad (1 serving) contains 49g total carbs, 46.1g net carbs, 7.2g fat, 32g protein, and 400 calories.

How to eat low carb in Vietnamese? ›

Go for more meat and veggies instead of rice

Rice is oftentimes chosen to add into a meal because of how filling it is and for the carb content. Unless you're just order the teensiest bit, to stay on a Keto diet, your Vietnamese plate should be loaded with as much veggies and meat as you can manage.

Are vermicelli noodles low carb? ›

A Taste of Thai Vermicelli Rice Noodles (2 oz.) contains 47g total carbs, 46g net carbs, 0g fat, 4g protein, and 210 calories.

What is the name of the Vietnamese noodle bowls? ›

This popular salad-type dish is called bun thit nuong – vermicelli noodles topped with fresh and pickled vegetables, herbs and Vietnamese lemongrass pork, doused generously with nuoc cham sauce. Fresh yet full of flavour.

Are Vietnamese rice noodles high in carbs? ›

From a basic nutritional perspective, when you buy vermicelli rice noodles, you are getting a useful calorie hit and an ingredient that is naturally high in carbohydrates. At the same time, these noodles are low in sodium and nearly entirely fat-free.

Can I eat Vietnamese food on keto? ›

With a few tips, enjoying a delicious and keto-friendly meal at any Vietnamese restaurant is easy. Main courses like pho soup, bun noodle dishes, com tam broken rice, and stir-fries can all be made without noodles or rice upon request, making them perfect for those on a ketogenic diet.

What is the hardest part of the low-carb diet? ›

Getting through the first week on a low-carb diet is, indeed, the hardest part. Your body normally uses carbohydrates for energy, but with a low-carb diet, it has to get used to relying mostly on fat (what you're hoping to burn).

What is the low-carb rule? ›

A daily limit of 0.7 to 2 ounces (20 to 57 grams) of carbohydrates is typical with a low-carb diet. These amounts of carbohydrates provide 80 to 240 calories. Some low-carb diets greatly limit carbs during the early phase of the diet.

What is the lowest carbohydrate noodle? ›

"Vegetable-based pastas, such as zucchini noodles or hearts of palm noodles, tend to be lowest in carbs and calories," says Sassos. "They are also packed with nutrient-dense vitamins and minerals and are naturally gluten-free. Shirataki noodles and kelp noodles are also quite low in carbs and calories."

What noodles have no carbs? ›

Because they are mostly made up of fiber, the net carbs in shirataki noodles is zero or close to it.

What noodles are best for low carb diet? ›

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Are Vietnamese noodle bowls healthy? ›

Are Vietnamese Vermicelli Bowls Healthy? Yes! What I love about these Vermicelli Bowls is how fresh and packed full of nutrients they are. They are also very adaptable.

Are Vietnamese bowls healthy? ›

These Vietnamese-style chicken vermicelli bowls are super flavorful and filling while also being healthy! Chicken thighs are full of protein which keeps us full longer. The rice noodles are a great carb to pair with protein. This is a balanced and delicious dinner that you'll turn to over and over again!

How many carbs are in a noodle salad? ›

The favorite choice for the term "Pasta Salad" is 1 cup of Macaroni or Pasta Salad which has about 40 grams of carbohydrate.

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450Calories
31gFat
35gCarbs
10gProtein
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How many calories in a Vietnamese chicken noodle salad? ›

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Protein31.7g63%
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One cup of cooked egg noodles has about 221 calories, 3.3 grams of fat, 40.3 grams of carbohydrates, 1.9 grams of fiber, and 7.3 grams of protein.

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