[citation needed] Many restaurants serve kelp noodles in stir fry dishes.

The noodles usually require rinsing before being added to a stir fry dish towards the end of cooking time.

Along with their low caloric content, kelp noodles also contain minimal nutrients.

[4] Kelp noodles are mostly prepared in various Asian cuisine as a low-carbohydrate substitute for rice and pasta.

[citation needed] The popularity of kelp noodles among health-conscious consumers is growing because of the rising demand for gluten-free food products.