Miracle Noodles- Shirataki noodles
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Are these also called Ramen noodles?0
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I used them for a Sukiyaki recipe a few times. Not the best noodles I've had but I enjoy trying new things. They made my pee smell fishy though.0
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Christine_72 wrote: »Are these also called Ramen noodles?
No, totally different item. Ramen noodles have loads of carbs and calories.
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cheryldumais wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Are these also called Ramen noodles?
No, totally different item. Ramen noodles have loads of carbs and calories.
Aaah i thought something was off, the ones i just looked at are definitely not low cal and high fibre! I may have to find an Asian grocery store.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Are these also called Ramen noodles?
No, Shirataki noodles are made from konjac yam...I would recommend rinsing and par boiling...the odor is weird if you're not accustomed and so is the texture...par boiling will help with both.
Shirataki noodles are very low in digestible carbohydrates.0 -
jennybearlv wrote: »I used them for a Sukiyaki recipe a few times. Not the best noodles I've had but I enjoy trying new things. They made my pee smell fishy though.
that's a relief. i thought i was dying for a few days there.
i just started using them and they're ok, they'll curb a pasta craving in a pinch if you're craving a specific dish but don't want the calories for the traditional. i used them in a mac and cheese recipe. but they don't compare to fresh pasta for taste. they're more of a sauce / veggie delivery device.0 -
I'm cooking some today. Looking forward to trying them.0
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Lee can you report back after you've tried them? I found some in my local grocery store, but they're called "Changs
Wok Ready Lo-Cal Noodles", for any Aussies reading this.0 -
I eat them a lot. Rinse them with cold water thoroughly before cooking. I usually stir fry veggies and meat and right towards the end I add the noodles!1
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I've tried so many brands, and many have the problems of being rubbery, translucent, weird texture. And I guess the shirataki noodles everyone on this thread are eating are probably like that. I found a brand that isn't like that at all. It has a fantastic texture, and is actually the color of pasta. I give mine a quick rinse and I stick it in the microwave to evaporate any liquid left. It also tastes awesome as pasta for italian food. I'm so glad I found this brand.
I get it on Amazon, and the brand is called Better Than. So they have Better Than Pasta, and Better Than Noodles. The noodles are like angel hair, and the pasta is thicker like spaghetti. I eat them about 5 days a week. They don't have much flavor, so salt is needed, and they take the taste of whatever you put on it. But they are really, really good.1 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Lee can you report back after you've tried them? I found some in my local grocery store, but they're called "Changs
Wok Ready Lo-Cal Noodles", for any Aussies reading this.
Christine I like them. I ate the fettuccine. I rinsed with a little vinegar for odor. I boiled 2 minutes and dry pan fried for 10 minutes. I had a tomato based tortilla soup.
I'll do the angel hair next. I bought the variety pack.1 -
YvetteK2015 wrote: »I've tried so many brands, and many have the problems of being rubbery, translucent, weird texture. And I guess the shirataki noodles everyone on this thread are eating are probably like that. I found a brand that isn't like that at all. It has a fantastic texture, and is actually the color of pasta. I give mine a quick rinse and I stick it in the microwave to evaporate any liquid left. It also tastes awesome as pasta for italian food. I'm so glad I found this brand.
I get it on Amazon, and the brand is called Better Than. So they have Better Than Pasta, and Better Than Noodles. The noodles are like angel hair, and the pasta is thicker like spaghetti. I eat them about 5 days a week. They don't have much flavor, so salt is needed, and they take the taste of whatever you put on it. But they are really, really good.
Hi Yvette. I looked them up on Amazon. They are a bit pricey. I may try them later. Thanks for the tip.1 -
I guess I didn't do it right when I tried them before, but I couldn't choke them down. Too rubbery. Too stanky from the package. (Yes, I rinsed them, but caught a whiff that really turned me off). I'd rather spiralize something, maybe shred some cabbage or jicama for my stir fry.0
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@leejoyce31 I see it's not available right now, but normally the Better Than is $25 for 6 14oz packages, which comes out to $0.29 per ounce. Way cheaper than the other brands on Amazon. The other brands are $0.40-$0.60 per ounce. So unless you go to an Asian market, those noodles are expensive.
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YvetteK2015 wrote: »@leejoyce31 I see it's not available right now, but normally the Better Than is $25 for 6 14oz packages, which comes out to $0.29 per ounce. Way cheaper than the other brands on Amazon. The other brands are $0.40-$0.60 per ounce. So unless you go to an Asian market, those noodles are expensive.
Hi I looked at the price per package around $4 per package. At Whole Foods, they are a couple of dollars. I didn't do it by ounce. At this time, I think I'll just wait on that.
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CorneliusPhoton wrote: »I guess I didn't do it right when I tried them before, but I couldn't choke them down. Too rubbery. Too stanky from the package. (Yes, I rinsed them, but caught a whiff that really turned me off). I'd rather spiralize something, maybe shred some cabbage or jicama for my stir fry.
Yeah, they smell like raw seafood or something. I rinsed and added a top full of vinegar and the scent disappeared. Yeah, I think if they aren't prepared correctly, they are yucky. That's why I took the time to both boil and dry pan fry them.
I will eat once a week. I tried the Miracle Noodles brand, but I also have the House Foods brand that has tofu in it.
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I've not tried Miracle Noodles, but I found the House Foods version with tofu were a good substitute for rice noodles. I still would not ever use them to substitute for semolina pasta and similar.0
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I've not tried Miracle Noodles, but I found the House Foods version with tofu were a good substitute for rice noodles. I still would not ever use them to substitute for semolina pasta and similar.
I've seen some recipes on Hungry Girl and other sites that use them as a substitute for pasta in non-Asian dishes. I'm looking forward to tasting them in one of my Asian dishes though. I think I will like the one with tofu better because it probably gives a better texture than Miracle Noodles brand. I am still going to use the remaining Miracle Noodles that I have and then maybe start with House Foods. I noticed House Foods has a macaroni too. Should be interesting.0 -
@Christine_72 ramen is similar to 2 maggi 2 minute noodles.Christine_72 wrote: »Are these also called Ramen noodles?0 -
cerise_noir wrote: »
@Christine_72 ramen is similar to 2 maggi 2 minute noodles.Christine_72 wrote: »Are these also called Ramen noodles?
Aaah ok thanks @cerise_noir , it can get so confusing with the different lingo of OZ V U.S. Those 2 minute noodles pack quite the calorie wallop for such a small amount!!0 -
being italian and have been making fresh pasta since before i could talk, it goes agaisnt ever fiber in my being lol. i tried to like them but it was so blech.0
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leejoyce31 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »leejoyce31 wrote: »
It's fine. I can afford it. Trust me. Don't worry about it.cwolfman13 wrote: »leejoyce31 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »They're traditional Japanese noodles...you should be able to get them in the store in the Asian section...Lol they're being marketed as "Miracle Noodles"...I hope you didn't over pay for clever marketing.
Yeah, that's just the brand name.
I've never heard this before...I've been using Shirataki noodles since forever when I cook Asian dishes...I hope they're not ripping people off and overcharging for clever marketing...
Not really worried about you...I just find marketing kind of fascinating...kind of like when a food suddenly becomes a "super food" or something...it's been there all along, but suddenly someone comes up with some clever marketing and starts ripping people off.
I can hit up my Asian market and just get shirataki noodles (no idea what brand because the writing is in Japanese)...I'm pretty sure my grocery store has House Foods brand.
Good for you.
so much hostility for someone giving you a useful tip. the internet may not be for you.2 -
leejoyce31 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »leejoyce31 wrote: »
It's fine. I can afford it. Trust me. Don't worry about it.cwolfman13 wrote: »leejoyce31 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »They're traditional Japanese noodles...you should be able to get them in the store in the Asian section...Lol they're being marketed as "Miracle Noodles"...I hope you didn't over pay for clever marketing.
Yeah, that's just the brand name.
I've never heard this before...I've been using Shirataki noodles since forever when I cook Asian dishes...I hope they're not ripping people off and overcharging for clever marketing...
Not really worried about you...I just find marketing kind of fascinating...kind of like when a food suddenly becomes a "super food" or something...it's been there all along, but suddenly someone comes up with some clever marketing and starts ripping people off.
I can hit up my Asian market and just get shirataki noodles (no idea what brand because the writing is in Japanese)...I'm pretty sure my grocery store has House Foods brand.
Good for you.
so much hostility for someone giving you a useful tip. the internet may not be for you.
Perhaps it's not for you. You know nothing about me. So you can't opine. Have a wonderful day!0 -
YvetteK2015 wrote: »@leejoyce31 I see it's not available right now, but normally the Better Than is $25 for 6 14oz packages, which comes out to $0.29 per ounce. Way cheaper than the other brands on Amazon. The other brands are $0.40-$0.60 per ounce. So unless you go to an Asian market, those noodles are expensive.
I buy mine, actual Asian shirataki noodles, not the "miracle-noodle-marketed-for-the-American-dieter" at a local Asian market. I get 14oz bags for $1.69 on sale. I *think* they run $2.29 not on sale, but I never buy them not on sale so I don't remember the exact price. Hehe. So that runs me $0.12 per ounce. I get one of two brands, these were the ones on sale this time:
EDIT because I can't do math.0 -
leejoyce31 wrote: »leejoyce31 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »leejoyce31 wrote: »
It's fine. I can afford it. Trust me. Don't worry about it.cwolfman13 wrote: »leejoyce31 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »They're traditional Japanese noodles...you should be able to get them in the store in the Asian section...Lol they're being marketed as "Miracle Noodles"...I hope you didn't over pay for clever marketing.
Yeah, that's just the brand name.
I've never heard this before...I've been using Shirataki noodles since forever when I cook Asian dishes...I hope they're not ripping people off and overcharging for clever marketing...
Not really worried about you...I just find marketing kind of fascinating...kind of like when a food suddenly becomes a "super food" or something...it's been there all along, but suddenly someone comes up with some clever marketing and starts ripping people off.
I can hit up my Asian market and just get shirataki noodles (no idea what brand because the writing is in Japanese)...I'm pretty sure my grocery store has House Foods brand.
Good for you.
so much hostility for someone giving you a useful tip. the internet may not be for you.
Perhaps it's not for you. You know nothing about me. So you can't opine. Have a wonderful day!
and now even more hostility.... I truly hope you have a wonderful day!0 -
This is petty. I will no longer respond to you. Type as much as you like.leejoyce31 wrote: »leejoyce31 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »leejoyce31 wrote: »
It's fine. I can afford it. Trust me. Don't worry about it.cwolfman13 wrote: »leejoyce31 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »They're traditional Japanese noodles...you should be able to get them in the store in the Asian section...Lol they're being marketed as "Miracle Noodles"...I hope you didn't over pay for clever marketing.
Yeah, that's just the brand name.
I've never heard this before...I've been using Shirataki noodles since forever when I cook Asian dishes...I hope they're not ripping people off and overcharging for clever marketing...
Not really worried about you...I just find marketing kind of fascinating...kind of like when a food suddenly becomes a "super food" or something...it's been there all along, but suddenly someone comes up with some clever marketing and starts ripping people off.
I can hit up my Asian market and just get shirataki noodles (no idea what brand because the writing is in Japanese)...I'm pretty sure my grocery store has House Foods brand.
Good for you.
so much hostility for someone giving you a useful tip. the internet may not be for you.
Perhaps it's not for you. You know nothing about me. So you can't opine. Have a wonderful day!
and now even more hostility.... I truly hope you have a wonderful day!
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YvetteK2015 wrote: »@leejoyce31 I see it's not available right now, but normally the Better Than is $25 for 6 14oz packages, which comes out to $0.29 per ounce. Way cheaper than the other brands on Amazon. The other brands are $0.40-$0.60 per ounce. So unless you go to an Asian market, those noodles are expensive.
Hi. I purchased the better than rice. I noticed this brand has calories. Do you know if they add tofu or something?0 -
They sure do. I still like them, though!Christine_72 wrote: »cerise_noir wrote: »
@Christine_72 ramen is similar to 2 maggi 2 minute noodles.Christine_72 wrote: »Are these also called Ramen noodles?
Aaah ok thanks @cerise_noir , it can get so confusing with the different lingo of OZ V U.S. Those 2 minute noodles pack quite the calorie wallop for such a small amount!!
For some reason, my kindle added an extra '2' in my last post.0 -
leejoyce31 wrote: »YvetteK2015 wrote: »@leejoyce31 I see it's not available right now, but normally the Better Than is $25 for 6 14oz packages, which comes out to $0.29 per ounce. Way cheaper than the other brands on Amazon. The other brands are $0.40-$0.60 per ounce. So unless you go to an Asian market, those noodles are expensive.
Hi. I purchased the better than rice. I noticed this brand has calories. Do you know if they add tofu or something?
I can't answer the tofu question, but even the "original" ones have calories. It's just a low enough amount that it doesn't have to be labeled per serving. The bags I buy have 19-23 calories for the entire 14oz bag. The weights vary a bit. Not that it really matters when it only varies by 4 calories.1 -
I love them. They're my favorite things in the world and are super great if you are good with sauces. I definitely understand people disliking the smell. I just run them under water in a strainer while I prepare a sauce. They're the staple for all of my pasta dishes and ramen dishes. Reminds me of tofu- basically flavorless and requires good spice knowledge. (Technical term there, spice knowledge.)1
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