Has anyone tried Shirataki noodles? {0 carbs & 0 calories, gluten free}

[fairykin]

Hi Everyone

I love pastas.. and have been looking for alternative supplements for pasta.. i came across this article.. and was wondering if anyone has tried them?

Also how have you used them?

Where they hard to find or did your local market have them?

Thanks for the info Here's what i have to share.


Shirataki (白滝?, often written with the hiragana しらたき) are very low carbohydrate, low calorie, thin, translucent, gelatinous traditional Japanese noodles made from the konjac plant. The word "shirataki" means "white waterfall", describing the appearance of these noodles. Largely composed of water and glucomannan, a water-soluble dietary fiber, they have little flavor of their own.

Shirataki noodles can be found both in dry and soft "wet" forms in Asian markets and some supermarkets. When wet, they are purchased pre-packaged in liquid. They normally have a shelf life of up to one year. Some brands may require rinsing or par-boiling as the water they are packaged in has an odor that may be unpleasant to those not accustomed to it.

There are two types of shirataki noodles sold in the United States. Traditional shirataki noodles have zero net carbohydrates, zero calories, no gluten, and are useful for those on low-carbohydrate diets.[1] Tofu-based shirataki-style noodles are becoming increasingly popular in U.S. supermarkets and health food stores. They have a much shorter shelf life and require refrigeration even before opening. Tofu-based noodles contain a minimal amount of carbohydrates.[2]

 

[HockeyKat]

I have tried both kinds. You can find them at Whole Foods or Earth Fare, if you have either near you, or I found the non-tofu version at the Asian market.

I preferred the tofu to the non-tofu, actually, although I am not normally a tofu eater. The taste/texture is a little closer to pasta. The non-tofu kind are rather like rice noodles but a little chewier.

Whatever you do, definitely rinse with cold water and then boil for 3-5 min. The smell of the water they come in made me not even CONSIDER tasting it!

 

[TammyNC]

I have never heard of those but will have to do some checking and possibly give them a try.

 

[corinnak]

I've tried them, too. Believe it or not, they had them near the tofu in my regular grocery store. I had them with stir fry and thought they were OK. My family did not enjoy the texture, so I haven't gotten them again. The texture is a bit on the strange side, but overall, I thought they were OK.

 

[disney_mommy]

Hungry Girl loves them and talks them up every chance she gets. Here is her detailed instructions on how to use them. You can check out her site for recipes using them and instructions for preparing them.

 

[DawnM]

Oh, interesting. I have never heard of these, nor have I seen that site....that is an awesome site. I am having to lower my calories quite a bit and NEED more filling foods to do so.

Thank you!,

Dawn

 

[twotoohappy]

Love them

Trader Joes carries them.

 

[disney_mommy]

Oh, interesting. I have never heard of these, nor have I seen that site....that is an awesome site. I am having to lower my calories quite a bit and NEED more filling foods to do so.

Thank you!,

Dawn

Dawn, don't know if you saw this or not, but Hungry Girl has a new book out -200 Under 200. It's all snacks and foods under 200 calories each. You might want to check it out. Here is the Amazon link, though I found mine at Target

 

[HockeyKat]

Love them

Trader Joes carries them.

Not any of the Trader Joe's in the Raleigh-Durham area, unfortunately. I think my friend in the Phoenix, AZ area couldn't find them there either.