Shirataki noodles? High in nutrition or equivalent to paper?

qubetha

Has anyone tried replacing pasta with shirataki noodles? Are shirataki noodles a good choice for weight loss nutritionally? Or are they the equivalent of trying to eat paper? Has anyone also tried some of shirataki noodles blended with other ingredients such as tofu or spinach? Are they worth trying? Which is your favourite?

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

I quite like them but nutritionally they are pretty much just fibre.

cmtigger

Pretty much fiber, some protein f you get the kind with tofu. But the calories are low enough that you can add nutrition someplace else.

qubetha

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »

I quite like them but nutritionally they are pretty much just fibre.

Does that make them a great choice if you need more fibre in your diet? Or are they not the right type of fibre?

(Apologies for my ignorance, I'm assuming there are some types of fibre better than others)

bclarke1990

http://www.webmd.com/diet/insoluble-soluble-fiber

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

I think they're a good choice, the fibre makes you feel full for next to no calories.

happysquidmuffin

I like them. But you gotta prepare them right. 1. Rinse VERY WELL in strainer under hot water. 2. Dry-sautee them by themselves in a pan until all the water's gone. 3. Add other ingredients & cook as you would.

I personally prefer them with a tomato-based pasta sauce and real parmesan cheese. I also pretend they are bean sprouts and make them into Asian stir fries.

farfromthetree

I couldn't get past the fish smell. I much prefer spaghetti squash if I am substituting pasta!

JAllen32

happysquidmuffin wrote: »

I like them. But you gotta prepare them right. 1. Rinse VERY WELL in strainer under hot water. 2. Dry-sautee them by themselves in a pan until all the water's gone. 3. Add other ingredients & cook as you would.

I personally prefer them with a tomato-based pasta sauce and real parmesan cheese. I also pretend they are bean sprouts and make them into Asian stir fries.

Thanks for the advice! I have some at home, but have yet to brave making them! Maybe this weekend I'll give it a whirl!

happysquidmuffin

JAllen32 wrote: »

happysquidmuffin wrote: »

I like them. But you gotta prepare them right. 1. Rinse VERY WELL in strainer under hot water. 2. Dry-sautee them by themselves in a pan until all the water's gone. 3. Add other ingredients & cook as you would.

I personally prefer them with a tomato-based pasta sauce and real parmesan cheese. I also pretend they are bean sprouts and make them into Asian stir fries.

Thanks for the advice! I have some at home, but have yet to brave making them! Maybe this weekend I'll give it a whirl!

You're welcome Preparing them this way makes the flavor completely neutral and kills the weird smell. It's worth it to have a giant portion of "spaghetti" for 75-90 calories instead of 450.

cmtigger

happysquidmuffin wrote: »

JAllen32 wrote: »

happysquidmuffin wrote: »

I like them. But you gotta prepare them right. 1. Rinse VERY WELL in strainer under hot water. 2. Dry-sautee them by themselves in a pan until all the water's gone. 3. Add other ingredients & cook as you would.

I personally prefer them with a tomato-based pasta sauce and real parmesan cheese. I also pretend they are bean sprouts and make them into Asian stir fries.

Thanks for the advice! I have some at home, but have yet to brave making them! Maybe this weekend I'll give it a whirl!

You're welcome Preparing them this way makes the flavor completely neutral and kills the weird smell. It's worth it to have a giant portion of "spaghetti" for 75-90 calories instead of 450.

It can almost be too much pasta for me at times. They are very filling.