Let's Talk About Shirataki Noodles

Ridumcowgirl

AGREED! SO SO SO glad you posted this ...now I will actually BUY some this weekend!:o) Thank you Thank You!

Phoenix59

I just tried these earlier this week with a Hungry Girl recipe. They quickly made it to the top of my "favorites" list! The Sprouts Market around the corner from me carries them, so I'll definitely be buying up their supply.

finallychelle

I just tried these earlier this week with a Hungry Girl recipe. They quickly made it to the top of my "favorites" list! The Sprouts Market around the corner from me carries them, so I'll definitely be buying up their supply.

I've purchased these at Sprouts when I've been I Denver. They periodically run them on sale for $1.49-- so that would be the best time to stock up...!

tldust

Someone in Houston needs to tell me where to find these things. This city is huge and we also have a huge Asian community, but we haven't found them yet (obviously we're looking at the wrong stores.) We tried a Whole Foods down by Rice and they didn't have them, tried Fiesta and no luck there and a couple Asian markets, but there are a million more Asian markets to check out. Ideally I'd like to find some place on the NW end of town.

In Michigan, I find them in the produce section by the tofu in a regular grocery store. I love these noodles in miso soup wiith mushrooms. Filling & tasty!

Ingraham4

These noodles are my saving grace! I buy them at a local Asian market where they cost $2.49/8oz bag. You may think that seem a little steep for 8 oz of noodles but believe me, they go A LONGGGG way! I have no problem paying the price... I used to never blink an eye paying $4.99 for a Big Mac! lol (No worries, those days are gone!)
I always use the dry-fry method too and they are GOOD! Even my husband likes them... BONUS!
Off to cook me some shiritaki now! YUM

iluxoxo211

I got some of these the other day I will be trying them thanks

KarmaxKitty

Huh... Maybe I'll jog down to publix tomorrow morning and go looking...

leomentlines

Great post! I just found out last night that the Shop Rite closest to me sells the tofu shirataki noodles! I was ecstatic! They were $1.99, which is awesome. I also learned that an Asian grocery on my work commute sells them for $1.79, plus bean sprouts for $0.70/lb. I have a huge bag of sprouts to fire up for lunch tomorrow using your recipe, OP.

These things are amazing!

HonkyTonks

Thank you for this post I found the noodles work great in a stir fry, they absorb the flavours of the stir fry quite well. They are good for bulking out a meal and satisfying you without adding the extra calories.

HonkyTonks

I tried these for the first time a couple weeks ago. I must have bought the wrong kind....and fixed them wrong. The ones I bought were refrigerated so I bet they were of the Tofu variety. I just put some "light" tomato sauce and 95% fat free hamburger thinking they would be a spaghetti type food...well...they were like rubber bands. 2 bites and in the trash they went. Maybe I'll get enough courage up to try them again after reading your post....

You need to rinse them out really well and pat them dry. They work best in stir fries and things like that, They need to be mixed with strong flavours.

Carita79

bump..so i can read it later

Cobehale

my family are noodle-holics so hopefully I can sneak these in! Thanks for all the info I loved reading your post!

Fullmoon2

Thanks for the post. It is very interesting. I am new to this place and will be checking out your recipes next. One question. You talk about the calories but how are they on carbs?

yuckidah

Thanks for all the great info......now to track these li'l suckers down in New Zealand

imoquenn

I just saw these in the market in Chinatown! I thought, "zero calories? That's impossible." and put them down! I guess I'll have to give 'em a shot now, though.

theartichoke

Thank you for info!!

theartichoke

thekarens...Krogers sells the tofu blend. They're in the produce aisle refrigerated with the tofu. As far as I know all Kroger's carry them. I'm on the hunt for non tofu shirataki now. If I find em I'll let you know!

Natihilator

You've sold me on this post. Ive seen these noodles before but was hesitant because they just seemed so processed and they way they're packed in liquid reminded me of jelly fsh (i don't know) but no I'm really curious!

econut2000

Hmmm....I have an Asian market down the street I'm going to have to check these out for myself. I DO LOVE my spaghetti squash but it takes so freakin long to cook....maybe a good substitute for those days when I have little time. I try not to eat many processed foods so I'll have to check out the ingredients list before buying but if there are recognizable ingredients then I'll definitely try them. Thanks for the post!!

Survivor1997

Bump for later read.

MaryGebhard

thekarens...Krogers sells the tofu blend. They're in the produce aisle refrigerated with the tofu. As far as I know all Kroger's carry them. I'm on the hunt for non tofu shirataki now. If I find em I'll let you know!

Let's start asking Kroger to stock them.

juliekaiser1988

I saw Dr. Oz talk about these once. I will have to check them out and make them on a day when the hubby is out of the house. He is absolutely repulsed by the smell of seafood.

After that Dr. Oz show I did look for them, but never found the ones he was talking about (zero calorie), but the one with tofu= I wonder if it has a decent protein number with the calories?

Mission2Me

cant wait to try these

Missmissy0003

Thank you do much for the information. I've tried them and thought they were ok. I didn't really care for the texture, but I didn't find it awful. I think this dry pan frying may be the answer. I can't wait to try it!

alissac

bump

shalinimunjal

I can't wait to try them. I shop at the asian grocery store for most things anyways..never saw them but then I wasn't looking for them either. Thanks for the tips about rinsing and dry fry..

rachleb

I've used these before in a stir-fry and even my VERY picky husband ate them! I'll have to pick them up again and try one of the 'Chell-Approved' methods!

finallychelle

I've used these before in a stir-fry and even my VERY picky husband ate them! I'll have to pick them up again and try one of the 'Chell-Approved' methods!

Haha-- I love it!

Cook fearlessly!

-Chelle

SwtKittN

Well I saw the topic, was about to post, I had them, washed and dried them for ages like they said and they came out like total crap, but then I actually took a minute to read through the post and .. yep. I didn't dry fry mine. I might pick up another bag if I see some and try them again I love noodle based dishes and there's just WAY too many calories in pasta Thank you for your informative post

finallychelle

Well I saw the topic, was about to post, I had them, washed and dried them for ages like they said and they came out like total crap, but then I actually took a minute to read through the post and .. yep. I didn't dry fry mine. I might pick up another bag if I see some and try them again I love noodle based dishes and there's just WAY too many calories in pasta Thank you for your informative post

I'm glad you're going to give them another shot.

There's no need to wash them for ages, though. I dump them in a strainer and rinse with hot water-- as I massage them with my fingers-- for about 15 to 20 seconds.

Hot water is very effective at removing the fishy smell.

If any remains (not likely) the dry fry method completely eradicates it.

Good luck!

-Chelle