Are Kimchi Noodles Slimming World Friendly? Syn Values & Healthy Recipe Tips

If you fancy making some healthy Korean noodles, you might be curious as to how many syns Kimchi noodles have on the SW plan, or are they syn free.

Kimchi noodles can be classed as syn free on the Slimming World plan when they are plain and made from basic ingredients. However, most pre-made Kimchi noodle packs that come with flavouring sachets and added oils typically range between 15–25 syns per serving.

Below, you’ll find our Slimming World Kimchi noodles syn guide, including why plain versions are syn free, the syn values of popular shop-bought packs, and some tasty low-syn alternatives you can enjoy for a quick and easy meal.

Why Are Kimchi Noodles Syn Free?

Kimchi noodles are a Korean type of noodle made of rice, which means they are syn free on the slimming world plan, mostly used in dishes like ramen or healthy stir-fries.

Most noodles are syn-free on the SW plan as long as they have no added ingredients, making them a great carb base for meals if you fancy a more Asian cuisine for dinner.

We would have caution when it comes to packet noodles at supermarkets, these contain lots of added flavouring and ingredients which increase their syn content, a good example of these are super noodles.

Syn Free Noodles & Kimchi Noodle Pack Syns

As we mentioned above, lots of noodles and pasta are syn free on the slimming world plan, however, packet noodles often have syns.

To help you out, we've listed some various syn values below.

Syn Free Noodles

• Rice noodles.
•  Egg noodles.
•  Udon noodles.
•  Soba noodles.
•  Ramen noodles.

Kimchi Noodles

• Mr Noodles Kimchi Chicken Noodles 86g - 17.5 syns.
•  Nongshim Kimchi 120g - 21.5 syns.
•  Mr Noodles Chicken Kimchi Flavour Oriental Style Noodle Bowl 86g - 17.5 syns.
•  Samyang Ramen Kimchi Noodle Soup 120g - 21 syns.
•  Nongshim Kimchi Ramyun Noodle Soup 112g - 21.5 syns.
•  Paldo Kimchi Ramen Instant Noodles 65g - 14 syns.
•  Paldo Mr. Kimchi Stirfried Kimchi Ramen Instant Noodles 75g- 15.5 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Kimchi Noodles

If you find Kimchi noodle packs to be too high in syns, there are lots of other easy-to-make packs on the markets with lower syn values.

We've listed a few below to help you compare.

• Naked Noodle Singapore Noodle Pot 104G - 20 syns.
•  Batchelor's Super Noodle Pots Chicken 75G - 17.5 syns.
•  Naked Noodle Thai Green Curry Pot 78G - 14 syns.
•  Hearty Food Co Spicy Curry Flavoured Noodles 70G - 16 syns.
•  Pot Noodle Chicken And Mushroom 90G - 21.5 syns.
•  Kabuto Noodles Chicken Ramen 85G - 16 syns.
•  Batchelors Super Noodle Pot Bbq Beef 75G - 18 syns.
•  Naked Noodle Panang Fiery Chicken Noodle Pot 104G - 21 syns.
•  Batchelors Super Noodle Pot Curry 75G - 17.5 syns.
•  Itsu Chilli Miso Noodle Cup 63G - 10 syns.
•  Naked Noodle Sweet Chilli Flavour 78G - 14 syns.
•  Pot Noodle King Chicken & Mushroom 114G - 27 syns.
•  Hearty Food Co Chicken & Mushroom Flavoured Noodles 70G - 18.5 syns.

Slimming World Friendly Ramen Recipe with Kimchi Noodles

If you’ve got a pack of Kimchi noodles in the cupboard and want to turn them into a Slimming World friendly ramen, this easy recipe is the perfect choice. Packed with flavour, vegetables, and protein-rich tofu, it’s a great way to enjoy a hearty noodle dish without blowing your syns.

Ingredients

• 20g dried mushrooms
• 2 pak choi
• 1.3 litres vegetable stock
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Handful of mangetout
• Handful of bean sprouts
• Fresh ginger (to taste)
• 400g tofu
• 400g Kimchi noodles
• 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Method

1. In a large pan, add the mushrooms, garlic, ginger, and vegetable stock. Simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in the pak choi, mangetout, bean sprouts, and soy sauce.
2. In a separate pan, stir-fry the tofu with the sweet chilli sauce. Add a splash of water and cook until the tofu is golden and slightly crispy.
3. Prepare the Kimchi noodles according to packet instructions.
4. Divide the noodles into bowls, pour over the broth with vegetables, then top with the sweet chilli tofu.
5. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds, then serve hot.

This Slimming World Kimchi ramen recipe is a warming, syn-friendly noodle dish that’s quick to make and perfect for weeknights.

Final Words

Overall, Kimchi noodles are syn free on the slimming world plan as long as they plain, kimchi noodles in supermarket packs with flavourings however do have syns, and are very high syns, with some packs having up to 20 syns a serving!

If you are interested in learning about the syns in other noodle packs, we have a great syn guide to Asian inspired noodles here.