Miracle Noodles

RaeBeeBaby

I've been wanting to try these, so finally bought some when the price went down a bit (Amazon Prime Day). I've read the instructions - drain, rinse, boil, then dry pan fry. Seems like a bit of effort, but I'm up for it. Now what?

I know the instructions say can be used in any pasta dish, but looking for some honest opinions and ideas. Anyone eat these and enjoy them? Better hot or cold? or does it matter?

katphi1618

You can get gluccomannan(?) in pill form also.

janejellyroll

I enjoy them more in Asian-style dishes than I do, say, Italian sauces.

Do make sure you rinse them well. The smell can be a little funky but once you've rinsed and prepared them, it goes away. Some people find that eating a bunch of them at once can result in digestive upset so you may want to start with smaller portions (like half a bag) until you find out how well you can tolerate them (I've never had an issue).

RaeBeeBaby

Another reason for my interest, beyond the low cals and high fiber is that I'm both soy and gluten-free due to health reasons. Any opportunity for a good tasting pasta is an opportunity I'll give a try!

cwolfman13

RaeBeeBaby wrote: »

Another reason for my interest, beyond the low cals and high fiber is that I'm both soy and gluten-free due to health reasons. Any opportunity for a good tasting pasta is an opportunity I'll give a try!

Keep in mind that it's a noodle, not pasta...it doesn't have the same consistency as pasta. I've had it in Asian dishes...I could go either way with it...would rather have pretty much any other Asian noodle variety though. I couldn't imagine using it with an Italian sauce...just not the right consistency.

apullum

I find that it's an acquired taste, or maybe an acquired texture. I don't love it, but I eat it occasionally. I agree that it works best in a stir fry or other Asian style dish, and I would never use it as pasta. It definitely needs a good sauce or seasoning since it doesn't have much flavor on its own.

pinggolfer96

katphi1618 wrote: »

You can get gluccomannan(?) in pill form also.

I don't think thats their intent....
you can also put cinnamon on oatmeal to make it taste good, that doesn't mean I'm gonna buy cinnamon capsules...

mjrc2

RaeBeeBaby wrote: »

Another reason for my interest, beyond the low cals and high fiber is that I'm both soy and gluten-free due to health reasons. Any opportunity for a good tasting pasta is an opportunity I'll give a try!

I've never tried the Miracle Noodles either, please share your opinions when you have them. Maybe a spicy peanut stir fry with veggies. You'll have to be creative with the sauces since you do not eat soy. I would go with a stir fry/Asian theme based on everyone's comments.

AmyOutOfControl

Ewwww.... They are GROSS. Blech

shimmer_glo

I tried these but I couldn't even get one bite down.

DebTavares

I tried them. Couldn't stomach them they were so gross.

23rochelle23

I like them fine - they’re a bit... slippery for pasta, more in line with the texture of rice noodles. I’m gf as well and use them when I can find them - I usually just rinse then pan fry them - don’t think I’ve ever done that many steps :-)

Cbean08

I tried them once. I found them so gross I threw up. The texture was awful to me, so I stay far, far away from those. Many people do enjoy them and it does seem that asian style dishes are more popular.

kelcinik

We eat them in stir fries with lots of veggies and protein so the miracles noodles are the focus of the meal. I don't think we'd like the texture as much if they were a bigger percentage of the stir fry.

RaeBeeBaby

mjrc2 wrote: »

RaeBeeBaby wrote: »

Another reason for my interest, beyond the low cals and high fiber is that I'm both soy and gluten-free due to health reasons. Any opportunity for a good tasting pasta is an opportunity I'll give a try!

I've never tried the Miracle Noodles either, please share your opinions when you have them. Maybe a spicy peanut stir fry with veggies. You'll have to be creative with the sauces since you do not eat soy. I would go with a stir fry/Asian theme based on everyone's comments.

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I still haven't tried them, but plan on it sometime this week. Probably a stir fry with lots of veggies. I got the angel hair and a green one that is "garlic and herb", so we'll see what the difference in taste is. I love Asian foods and particularly rice noodles, so I'm hopeful. I eat a lot of different foods, so I doubt I'll find them gross. (Hope not since I bought two six-packs!) As far as Asian sauces go, I substitute Coconut Secret (coconut aminos) in any recipe that calls for soy sauce. It's very similar, but both soy and GF. It's a a little on the sweet side, so I don't add any sugar if the recipe calls for it.

RaeBeeBaby

23rochelle23 wrote: »

I like them fine - they’re a bit... slippery for pasta, more in line with the texture of rice noodles. I’m gf as well and use them when I can find them - I usually just rinse then pan fry them - don’t think I’ve ever done that many steps :-)

Glad to know! I wondered why you had to boil them if you're also cooking in a pan.

kshama2001

crazyravr wrote: »

I seriously dont know what you guys are eating that is so gross. I eat these all the time and have absolutely no issues. The ones I use have zero smell or taste. I just drain and either heat up or just add to a dish straight.

The texture

fuzzylop72

kshama2001 wrote: »

crazyravr wrote: »

I seriously dont know what you guys are eating that is so gross. I eat these all the time and have absolutely no issues. The ones I use have zero smell or taste. I just drain and either heat up or just add to a dish straight.

The texture

The texture improves significantly if you dry fry it a bit. The tofu ones have a bit better texture than the regular ones as well.

livingleanlivingclean

We have a brand called "slendier", they make noodles, fettuccine, spaghetti and rice... I have only started eating them in the past few months but I assume from the packaging that they changed something to improve them ("no smell" labels etc).

I like them - I use them with Asian style meals, add them to zucchini noodles with bolognese...

kshama2001

crazyravr wrote: »

kshama2001 wrote: »

crazyravr wrote: »

I seriously dont know what you guys are eating that is so gross. I eat these all the time and have absolutely no issues. The ones I use have zero smell or taste. I just drain and either heat up or just add to a dish straight.

The texture

What about the texture? Its no different than rice noodles you would be using in any Asian dishes.
They are nothing like pasta noodles and should not be used as such. Its simple.

I disagree. I use and like rice noodles. In Asian dishes.

fuzzylop72 wrote: »

kshama2001 wrote: »

crazyravr wrote: »

I seriously dont know what you guys are eating that is so gross. I eat these all the time and have absolutely no issues. The ones I use have zero smell or taste. I just drain and either heat up or just add to a dish straight.

The texture

The texture improves significantly if you dry fry it a bit. The tofu ones have a bit better texture than the regular ones as well.

I did fry them.

janejellyroll

crazyravr wrote: »

kshama2001 wrote: »

crazyravr wrote: »

kshama2001 wrote: »

crazyravr wrote: »

I seriously dont know what you guys are eating that is so gross. I eat these all the time and have absolutely no issues. The ones I use have zero smell or taste. I just drain and either heat up or just add to a dish straight.

The texture

What about the texture? Its no different than rice noodles you would be using in any Asian dishes.
They are nothing like pasta noodles and should not be used as such. Its simple.

I disagree. I use and like rice noodles. In Asian dishes.

fuzzylop72 wrote: »

kshama2001 wrote: »

crazyravr wrote: »

I seriously dont know what you guys are eating that is so gross. I eat these all the time and have absolutely no issues. The ones I use have zero smell or taste. I just drain and either heat up or just add to a dish straight.

The texture

The texture improves significantly if you dry fry it a bit. The tofu ones have a bit better texture than the regular ones as well.

I did fry them.

So again. How is the texture any different? To me, its not.

I feel like the Miracle Noodles have a sort of "springy" texture that rice noodles don't have. It doesn't bother me, but I can tell a difference.

gia_incognito

Make sure to drink lots of water. Would help to eat it with some veggies. As they tend to cause constipation. Fair warning!

livingleanlivingclean

crazyravr wrote: »

gia_incognito wrote: »

Make sure to drink lots of water. Would help to eat it with some veggies. As they tend to cause constipation. Fair warning!

False. They are nothing much than konnjaku powder, loads of fiber. If anything, they will do the opposite of constipation

The packaging of the ones I use states that you should drink at least two glasses of water per serve...too much fibre can definitely cause constipation, especially when it's the type that bulks things up.

rosebarnalice

I like them in soups. I also recommend cutting them in smaller pieces--which for me make them easier to eat. I also like shiritaki noodles--which are glucomannan plus a little soy for about 10 calories per package. They're available at the grocery and much cheaper than ordering online.

MostlyWater

You gotta rinse them really, really well. And they're chewy.

Snapdragonincident

I like them w asian peanut sauce and tofu

cheryldumais

I really like them and used to buy them all the time. It's getting harder to find them where I live. If you dry fry them after rinsing it helps because they tend to hold alot of water which tends to make sauces runny. Other than that I find them filling and really low in calories.

RaeBeeBaby

crazyravr wrote: »

gia_incognito wrote: »

Make sure to drink lots of water. Would help to eat it with some veggies. As they tend to cause constipation. Fair warning!

False. They are nothing much than konnjaku powder, loads of fiber. If anything, they will do the opposite of constipation

Yep, that's the truth! LOL

RaeBeeBaby

So I finally made the miracle happen and here's the verdict.

I tried the garlic and herb ones. I didn't find the smell offensive at all, but still rinsed them really well then pan fried them until they were dry(er). I mixed them with zoodles (spiralized zucchini noodles) and served with a shrimp veggie stir-fry with mushrooms, peppers, sweet potatoes and more zucchini. All in all a tasty dish and the garlic and herb flavor came through subtlety.

I did cut them up into smaller pieces along with the zucchini noodles. Since other items in the dish were a bit chewy (oyster mushrooms and the shrimp) the chew factor was so similar as to not be that noticeable. They also held up well as leftovers (not mushy at all). I'd say I ate about a third of the package in two separate meals.

Since I bought two 6-packs, I'll be having these again in other dishes but not too soon. As @crazyravr shared, the fiber can have an effect. Maybe will try an Asian peanut sauce next time.

Thanks everyone for your feedback and ideas!

SilverRose89

I quite like them, they're quite hard to find round here apart from in health food shops but they have just started doing them in my local supermarket, although they are expensive.

I tend to have them in stir frys, I dry fry the noodles and mix some stir fry/soy sauce straight into them, before serving them with the veg. I can't have them too often as I do get bored of them quickly, but I definitely have never found them as disgusting as other people do. A lot of people have said they taste fishy, but I've never really found that even though I don't rinse them that intensively.