Shimi-konnyaku is a unique, naturally freeze-dried Japanese food, that would be able to be kept for 50 years. It was developed as a form of preserved food in early Japan. Toshi Nakajima ...

the addition of the starchy tuber konnyaku prevents the noodles from becoming soggy. And here's the real kicker about this ...

For this recipe I have used konnyaku noodles (see pantry note below). If you can’t find them you can make this dish without them.