Rinse the noodles thoroughly under cold running water. They have a rather unusual smell that mostly disappears with rinsing; after cooking, it will be completely gone.
1 serving konjac noodles, Kelp noodles
Let the noodles drain in a colander. If using thin noodles, use a fine-mesh strainer instead, otherwise they will slip through the holes in the colander. Then pat them dry so the sauce doesn't become too watery.
Press the garlic, then peel and grate a small piece of ginger. If possible, do the same with a piece of galangal, or cut it into a few slices instead (cook them in the sauce and remove them later).
2 cloves garlic, 1 small piece ginger, 1 small piece galangal
Place in a small saucepan with the soy sauce, honey (or honey-flavored liquid sweetener) and sesame oil. Set over low heat and let thicken slightly.
1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 0.5 red chili pepper
Add the noodles to the sauce and simmer for another moment.
Slice the scallion into rounds. Add to the sauce and simmer briefly, stirring occasionally.
1 stalk scallion, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Notes
Konjac noodles work well in many recipes: with chicken, shrimp or as a side dish.Equipment: small saucepan, garlic press + grater or mortar, fine-mesh strainer or colander.