Let's Talk About Shirataki Noodles

ruby_red_rose

I have been eating a pack of tofu shirataki everyday since I found out about it a few weeks ago. I tried the normal shirataki and didn't like it much, but I will try dry frying them like you suggested.

Thanks for sharing all of this information. I loved your writing style

KatFierce

I heard abotu these from Hungry Girl, and then saw here use them for Alfredo on Dr Oz. I finally picked some up at the store today ( the tofu ones is all they had), cant wait to try them, even more excited now after reading this. !!!

Harlin12

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kaetra

2 days ago I bought some of the tofu fettucini kind at Whole Foods. I rinsed the hell out of them in very hot water (while holding my nose so I couldn't smell them, didn't want to risk being "put-off") and then dry-fry prepared them with butter flavored cooking spray. Then I covered them in a sauce made of low sodium beef boullion, less sodium soy sauce, spices and a bit of water.

I put them in a covered bowl and popped them in my fridge, and they've been in there "marinating" for 2 days now. I'm kind of afraid to try them lol.

I have fresh bean sprouts, so when I do try them (maybe tomorrow) I'll re-fry them with the sprouts until the sprouts are done. Keeping my fingers crossed for deliciousness!

finallychelle

2 days ago I bought some of the tofu fettucini kind at Whole Foods. I rinsed the hell out of them in very hot water (while holding my nose so I couldn't smell them, didn't want to risk being "put-off") and then dry-fry prepared them with butter flavored cooking spray. Then I covered them in a sauce made of low sodium beef boullion, less sodium soy sauce, spices and a bit of water.

I put them in a covered bowl and popped them in my fridge, and they've been in there "marinating" for 2 days now. I'm kind of afraid to try them lol.

I have fresh bean sprouts, so when I do try them (maybe tomorrow) I'll re-fry them with the sprouts until the sprouts are done. Keeping my fingers crossed for deliciousness!

My goodness, grrl, they're not road kill covered gravy that you're trying to kill the taste of!

They would have tasted fantastic straight out of the pan!

I love the fettuccine noodles, btw.

Go eat them! They'll be great!

finallychelle

How do you dry fry? I mean put them on the stove top in a pan and bake? I tried them before but never this way.

Simply spray a frying pan with cooking spray and fry them on high until they're dry.

That's it!

kaetra

2 days ago I bought some of the tofu fettucini kind at Whole Foods. I rinsed the hell out of them in very hot water (while holding my nose so I couldn't smell them, didn't want to risk being "put-off") and then dry-fry prepared them with butter flavored cooking spray. Then I covered them in a sauce made of low sodium beef boullion, less sodium soy sauce, spices and a bit of water.

I put them in a covered bowl and popped them in my fridge, and they've been in there "marinating" for 2 days now. I'm kind of afraid to try them lol.

I have fresh bean sprouts, so when I do try them (maybe tomorrow) I'll re-fry them with the sprouts until the sprouts are done. Keeping my fingers crossed for deliciousness!

My goodness, grrl, they're not road kill covered gravy that you're trying to kill the taste of!

They would have tasted fantastic straight out of the pan!

I love the fettuccine noodles, btw.

Go eat them! They'll be great!

Ha ha! Fair enough. You're so cute OK I'll try them!

pumalama

I live in Canada and my regular superstore carries them at 69 cents for a package of 200g. They are with the other noodles in the Asian section of the store. I wanted to give them a try for a few days so tonight I had them for supper. I thought the package was small but wow, they can be filling! I made a Singapore stir fry with shrimps that turned out to be very delicious and less than 250 calories. Never seen that!

These noodles are a good way to adjust my calorie intake on the days where I will attend birthday parties (cake and chips) or dinner parties.

pghsteelerfan

Glad i found this post....i bought 2 packages of the tofu type and threw them in the fridge and never did cook them...been about a month...would they still b good???

finallychelle

Glad i found this post....i bought 2 packages of the tofu type and threw them in the fridge and never did cook them...been about a month...would they still b good???

They usually have a 4-9 month shelf life depending on if they have tofu (shorter shelf life) or not.

Unless they had been sitting on the shelf for awhile they should be fine.

JAGgirl47

I've only used the tofu shirataki noodles and I thought they were an answer to prayer. So I'll have to try to find the non-tofu. I use veggie spray for frying and add in bean sprouts and other veggies and use oyster sauce for seasoning. I just can't believe how much can be eaten for minimal calories.

banderson1107

I've tried these noodles a couple times but couldn't get past the rubbery texture. Does dry frying them make the texture different?

finallychelle

I've tried these noodles a couple times but couldn't get past the rubbery texture. Does dry frying them make the texture different?

Absolutely!

In fact, I can't think of anything that DOESN'T change texture when you fry it-- except a rock, perhaps...!

Give it a try. You'll be glad you did.

-Chelle

banderson1107

I've tried these noodles a couple times but couldn't get past the rubbery texture. Does dry frying them make the texture different?

Absolutely!

I better try them again then! Thanks!

tammyclinch

Dry fry? what is that

ALW65

Chelle, I can't thank you enough for posting this. I bought an order (came in a bunch of bags) when I saw a link on an MFP add. The first time I made them they were tolerable - I don't even remember what I did to make them. I will definitely try your dry fry and check out your recipies. The thought of being able to eat more without much in the way of calories-other than what I add in-is HIGHLY appealing. Again, my many thanks, and kudos to you for the great sense of humor in writing your post :flowerforyou:

bimpski

The tofu ones are very low carbs.

2 oz serving:
0.5 fat
calories 20
sodiium 15 mg
total carb 3g
fiber 2g
sugar 0
protein 1 g

bimpski

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?

The tofu ones are very low carbs.

2 oz serving:
0.5 fat
calories 20
sodiium 15 mg
total carb 3g
fiber 2g
sugar 0
protein 1 g

Cheryl943

Yeeeees, I remember my experimantation with the cauliflower mashed potatoes...

Now, these noodles... The UK is rubbish for this. I can only find them at $4.52 each PLUS $3.85 shipping (PER BAG!) on Amazon. The best rate I've found is on zeronoodles.com which gives me $10 for 4 bags plus $9.49 total shipping - that's still pretty high compared to the US prices. I have a local Asian market but they don't stock them. I guess I have to ask myself how much money I'll save on snacks.

Miraclenoodle.com offers free shipping in the US. Not sure about UK.

CindyRx

Thanks for the post. You cleared up why I saw tofu in them when I saw them in the grocery store. I could have sworn they didn't have tofu so that confused me (when I was looking into it 2 years ago). I'll have to go to a health food store and try the dry frying method and have my family retry them. Thanks again!

Cheryl943

I'm going to try them. If I can get them tasty enough, my partner will love me long time :laugh:. He misses his humongeous plates of spaghetti.

fill up the plate with some broccoli slaw stir fried in a little coconut or safflower oil and mix it in the pasta. We add it to whole wheat pasta to make it more filling but have added it to these noodles to add more nutrition.

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Cheryl943

Yeeeees, I remember my experimantation with the cauliflower mashed potatoes...

Now, these noodles... The UK is rubbish for this. I can only find them at $4.52 each PLUS $3.85 shipping (PER BAG!) on Amazon. The best rate I've found is on zeronoodles.com which gives me $10 for 4 bags plus $9.49 total shipping - that's still pretty high compared to the US prices. I have a local Asian market but they don't stock them. I guess I have to ask myself how much money I'll save on snacks.

Miraclenoodle.com offers free shipping in the US. Not sure about UK.

Just posted info from their website and yes they offer free shipping to the UK.

Cheryl943

We tried the dry fry and it was wonderful. Add to stir fry vegetables and chicken breast we had a filling dinner and only 119 calories in total. Love that!

antipanic

Bump for later. I actually have some in the fridge, waiting for me to figure out what to do with them!

Jbadiam

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finallychelle

We tried the dry fry and it was wonderful. Add to stir fry vegetables and chicken breast we had a filling dinner and only 119 calories in total. Love that!

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed them!. The dry fry method makes all the difference in the world, to me.

-Chelle

shapcomp

Hi...Thanks for the post. I have been eating the Shirataki Noodles ALOT but wanted to cut down on them as I have heard too much tofu isn't good for you (remember when tofu was considered a way to prevent breast cancer????). Sounds like a great alternative.

sheilsun

I recently found a neat recipe with baby bok choy and shirataki noodles, I like the Miracle Noodle ones. I found it on their facebook page. If you like, will try to share it here. what I do with the smell is really simple, just rinse real well. then i put them aside, sometimes I cut them, dry them a little on a paper towel or towel, and wait until i am ready to add to whatever I make.

Kulli1

Cheers for the info, i went looking for these a couple of weeks ago in my local Asian store and failed. There were so many different types of noodle on the shelf with no English lables and i wasn't sure what to look for by site. Tried to ask and things just got more confusing. Going to try again an this time i'll write the name down instead of trying to pronounce it correctly. Looking forward to trying them and going to have a nosy at your recipes. :flowerforyou: