Let's Talk About Shirataki Noodles- The Continuation

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  • ebony__
    ebony__ Posts: 519 Member
    Ok so for the dry frying. I have never seen zero calorie cooking spray. When can I get it (in Australia?? )
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    Ok so for the dry frying. I have never seen zero calorie cooking spray. When can I get it (in Australia?? )

    In America, virtually all cooking sprays are 0 or near 0 calories. Just use the lowest you can find.
  • llsand
    llsand Posts: 87
    Don't know if this question was asked before but : Have you ever tried to dry fry non tofu based Shirataki noodles ? These are a little more rubbery ( and close to 0 calories ) so i'm wondering how it turned out :)
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    Don't know if this question was asked before but : Have you ever tried to dry fry non tofu based Shirataki noodles ? These are a little more rubbery ( and close to 0 calories ) so i'm wondering how it turned out :)

    Hundreds of times-- and they benefit greatly from the process, as well...!

    -Chelle
  • healthybonesxo
    healthybonesxo Posts: 2
    Hi all, just wondering has anyone heard that they have a fishy taste ? really wanna try these but I'm a bit apprehensive x
  • llsand
    llsand Posts: 87
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  • llsand
    llsand Posts: 87
    Hi all, just wondering has anyone heard that they have a fishy taste ? really wanna try these but I'm a bit apprehensive x


    They don't have a fishy taste just a fishy smell once you open the package. But it all goes away after you wash them, no after taste left. I wouldn't be able to eat them if i couldn't wash it off.
  • beccyleigh
    beccyleigh Posts: 846 Member
    I must be a weirdo cause I like the taste, smell & texture of them. I just give them a quick rinse with cold water then chuck em in with a stir fry veg mix, some king prawns & a bit of tamarind sauce. I eat them wet rather than dry but might give dry frying a try & bring them to work for lunch one day.
  • ebony__
    ebony__ Posts: 519 Member
    Sad to say after trying lots of different ways and lowering amounts and so on it appears I really am 'intolerant'
    Not going to stop me from recommending them to everyone else though and then bein jealous I can't eat them ;)
  • fatty2fabby
    fatty2fabby Posts: 415 Member
    tried today fpr the first time, not bad at all! a bit rubbery, maybe i over cooked!
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    Sad to say after trying lots of different ways and lowering amounts and so on it appears I really am 'intolerant'
    Not going to stop me from recommending them to everyone else though and then bein jealous I can't eat them ;)

    How sad! :o(

    I don't know how I'd maintain my weight without them...

    Check out my amazing cauliflower mashed potato recipe as a great way to stay full on only a few calories:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/279170-chelle-s-cauliflower-mashed-potatoes
  • Doberdawn
    Doberdawn Posts: 733 Member
    So if you have to order shirataki noodles online you'll only be able to get them without the tofu since there is no way to refrigerate them on the way to you

    Great post. Lots of info. One teensy weensy correction. You can have tofu noodles shipped to you. They just pack them with dry ice. I have had steak, fish, all kinds of perishables shipped. Just FYI.
  • ebony__
    ebony__ Posts: 519 Member
    Sad to say after trying lots of different ways and lowering amounts and so on it appears I really am 'intolerant'
    Not going to stop me from recommending them to everyone else though and then bein jealous I can't eat them ;)

    How sad! :o(

    I don't know how I'd maintain my weight without them...

    Check out my amazing cauliflower mashed potato recipe as a great way to stay full on only a few calories:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/279170-chelle-s-cauliflower-mashed-potatoes


    One of my other secret favorites is instant miso soup and then I ad spinach and more seaweed. Works out at about 40 cals a bowl and I have one or two a day and it really stops me from over eating
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    So if you have to order shirataki noodles online you'll only be able to get them without the tofu since there is no way to refrigerate them on the way to you

    Great post. Lots of info. One teensy weensy correction. You can have tofu noodles shipped to you. They just pack them with dry ice. I have had steak, fish, all kinds of perishables shipped. Just FYI.

    Good to know!

    At the time I wrote the original post I was unable to find anyone who shipped the tofu shirataki noodles. I'm glad that's changed!

    I usually buy both kinds. I prefer the tofu shirataki but oftentimes like to prepare the zero calorie noodles when every calorie matters.

    Thanks for the updated info!

    -Chelle
  • Doberdawn
    Doberdawn Posts: 733 Member
    So if you have to order shirataki noodles online you'll only be able to get them without the tofu since there is no way to refrigerate them on the way to you

    Great post. Lots of info. One teensy weensy correction. You can have tofu noodles shipped to you. They just pack them with dry ice. I have had steak, fish, all kinds of perishables shipped. Just FYI.

    Good to know!

    At the time I wrote the original post I was unable to find anyone who shipped the tofu shirataki noodles. I'm glad that's changed!

    I usually buy both kinds. I prefer the tofu shirataki but oftentimes like to prepare the zero calorie noodles when every calorie matters.

    Thanks for the updated info!

    -Chelle

    See e.g. (certainly not the best deal or anything, just for example) http://www.amazon.com/Tofu-Shirataki-Noodles-Spaghetti-Shape/dp/B000AQFQC6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1347234161&sr=8-2&keywords=tofu+shirataki+noodles The shipping is $10.90 because it is shipped expedited with the ice packs. But, there are LOTS of places that sell and ship them online.
  • 02152
    02152 Posts: 1
    hi all,ive been dreaming of a product like this.yes, i need to be full. and your right. you cant diet and not be full. im an Atkins failure. lost 160 pounds and put it back on,double time.ive just sterted with the noodles and love them.im going to experment with this dry fry method next. i have no problem rinsed and stir fried. has anyone tried them after a little time ina food dehydrater ?? or even pre-baking them? i plan on trying this.as far as folks saying they get a "fishy taste" try making a fishy dish !! add some shrimp or fish sauce to a stir fry. a little soy sauce goes a long way too.:glasses:
  • CityOnAHill
    CityOnAHill Posts: 136 Member
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  • dodie62
    dodie62 Posts: 66 Member
    Bump!
  • BalmyD
    BalmyD Posts: 237 Member
    hi all,ive been dreaming of a product like this.yes, i need to be full. and your right. you cant diet and not be full. im an Atkins failure. lost 160 pounds and put it back on,double time.ive just sterted with the noodles and love them.im going to experment with this dry fry method next. i have no problem rinsed and stir fried. has anyone tried them after a little time ina food dehydrater ?? or even pre-baking them? i plan on trying this.as far as folks saying they get a "fishy taste" try making a fishy dish !! add some shrimp or fish sauce to a stir fry. a little soy sauce goes a long way too.:glasses:

    Welcome to MFP! :flowerforyou: (I saw you just joined and that that was your very first post).
  • ErnestinesMom
    ErnestinesMom Posts: 161
    TY Chelle for the great info! :flowerforyou:
  • bunjijk
    bunjijk Posts: 44
    I just tried the dry fry method. YOU are a genious! So many possibilities now... :)
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    I just tried the dry fry method. YOU are a genious! So many possibilities now... :)

    How exciting! I'm so glad that worked out for you!

    Keep us posted on your shirataki adventures!

    -Chelle
  • astamu92
    astamu92 Posts: 5 Member
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  • DanaJ1983
    DanaJ1983 Posts: 14
    I ordered some to try again your way. I remembered a bag of kelp noodles in the back of the fridge that I had bought to try but then chickened out. I took them out and did just like you do with the shirataki noodles. They aren't like rubber bands as I remembered the miracle noodles being like. The texture was more like spaghetti squash. Is that how the miracle noodles are like when you fix them your way? I can deal with that. Have you tried kelp noodles? If so are they about the same?

    I've never had kelp noodles (although I've looked for them) so I can't really compare. If you were to cross the texture of cooked pasta with a raw mushroom I think that would get you close.

    If you're very sensitive to texture you should mix other textures with the shirataki noodles, like bok choy, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, etc.

    Also, try the tofu shirataki instead of the non-tofu shirataki. They're a little closer in texture.

    -Chelle

    your post cracked me up!! I have to admit I saw the shirataki noodles in the store took one poke at the bag and didn't even think about buying them. Yes I did poke the bag they seemed a little weird to me. I decided to quote this particular thread because I LOVE KELP NOODLES! I use them to make a thai peanut chicken dish! I find kelp noodles are almost always better the day after because sitting in the sauce softens them up! perhaps now that I know to dry fry the shiratki noodles I can give them a try. Thanks Chelle!
  • gabriellejayde
    gabriellejayde Posts: 607 Member
    i actually bought these last week before seeing this thread. I wasn't sure what they even were, but they had 20 calories so I had to try it.
    After reading this thread and a few recipes online, I rinsed them, then fried them with a tablespoon of olive oil. Threw in some home grown chopped tomatos, basil, and chopped olives.
    My first bite, I thought, "hmmm. rubbery"
    My second bite, I thought, "no, not rubbery... good"
    THen I ate the whole thing and was full and it was like 100 calories.

    Today I bought 2 more bags. :)
  • joceemartinez84
    joceemartinez84 Posts: 24 Member
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  • joceemartinez84
    joceemartinez84 Posts: 24 Member
    Bumping!
  • ware_sarah
    ware_sarah Posts: 21 Member
    Thank for posting again!!!

    BUMP!!
  • stljam
    stljam Posts: 512 Member
    Groupon for shirataki noodles though it doesn't seem that the pricing may be that good unless you can't find them near you.

    http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-nooodle-shirataki-no-calorie-noodle-packs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=channel_goods-deals&sid=11266864&user=cb3355d3e877de4161a0355a7833233460f291b91934ae3b9f4103bca55738ef&utm_campaign=11266864&s=body&d=gg-nooodle-shirataki-no-calorie-noodle-packs&p=12&c=deal_product-name

    and a bookmark for me.
  • StarHeart79
    StarHeart79 Posts: 30
    Need to try the dry-fry method! Bump!

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