Glucomannan powder (Konjac) is pretty amazing stuff!

[Doug Varrieur]

Glucomannan powder (Konjac) is pretty amazing stuff, thickens anything! You don't need much to do the job. If you want to thicken a soup or gumbo mix a teaspoon of Konjac with water in a cup then whisk the mixture quickly into your pot of soup.

We've found other uses for it including deep frying veggies that are difficult to keep fry coating on. Onion rings, green and yellow squash, cauliflower all have a slippery texture when it comes to coating them. Shake the dry veggies in some glucomannan powder prior to dredging in your egg mixture. Then coat with ground pork rinds and deep fry. The coating sticks right on

Here's a link to Amazon, one bag will last a long time http://www.amazon.com/Konjac-Glucomannan-Powder-500g-bag/dp/B002AISTA8

[shawn116]

Oh great!!!!  Thanks for that tip Doug    I'm just starting to experiment with it.  I'm glad to know there are so many uses.   

[jetfan]

 

[mdanziger]

I take Glucomannan capsules 30 minutes before a meal, with a large glass of water, to fill me up and help me eat less.  I don't know how well the powder would mix with water to drink it instead of takinkg it in pill form.

[mouseissue]

I take Glucomannan capsules 30 minutes before a meal, with a large glass of water, to fill me up and help me eat less.  I don't know how well the powder would mix with water to drink it instead of takinkg it in pill form.

Hi, Mark!

Just drink it quickly, as this stuff gels fast!

Tony

[Doug Varrieur]

The capsule is a great idea   

[shawn116]

I found a recipe online that I thought would be great using this with in place of the starch they use.  Does anyone notice any tummy issues when using the Glucomannan powder?  It would call for 1/4 cup for probably 4 - 6 or more servings.  I'm concerned because it is all fiber and the main part of the coating.  Anyone have tummy issues with this stuff?? 
I'll share the recipe on here in a little while.  You guys are going to love it!!!      My hubs even liked it 

[umpa]

1/4 cup sounds like alot to me. I never use more than a couple tablespoons for coating.I put the powder in a tupperware and shake the meat until coated.Its wicked filling.I do this before I coat my onion rings it really makes them crispy

[shawn116]

Thanks Umpa,  After I posted the question I found your recipe for General Tso's Chicken.  It calls for 1/4 cup so I'm thinking it should be ok.  The recipe calls for 2 lbs of chicken breast.  I used about 9 chicken tenders from my bag I buy at Sam's.  It really came out great   

[dawid70]

I will keep it in mind thanks for sharing the information.

[Doug Varrieur]

Hello Dawid 70, welcome to the forum

[umpa]

  Welcome Dawid! I am Umpa,Dougs wife if I can help you please ask.