Has Anyone Tried The Miracle Noodle?

keem88

but if you really don't like them, get a huge spaghetti squash and make a "lasagna" casserole. the spaghetti squash doesn't taste like spaghetti in no way, but if you're gonna sub spaghetti to begin with, it's good with the spaghetti squash, sauce and cheese baked in the oven. low calorie as well

keem88

i totally don't get what everyone is going on about with the smell!

true, the liquid they're packed in doesn't smell that great, but it's not like you open the package and a stink rushes out and punches you in the face!

i open the packet, put them in a strainer and run them under water, and i barely smell it.

agreed, i have had several brands and unless my face is all up in the bag or the strainer, i can't smell it. they're really not bad, my bf eats them too. i also use them in place of egg noodles when i make my meatless stroganoff sauce, very tasty as well

eileen7316

I hated them. It was like eating rubber bands after I dry fried them.

GabyBaby916

I really really wanted to love these.
I followed the directions (rinsed them really well, then once again for good measure).
I pan fried them, then tossed in my veggies, sauce, meat, etc.

The texture was horrible. Slimy rubber bands would be the thought that comes to mind.
There was no real flavor to the noodle itself. All I could taste was the teriyaki mix that I'd made, but the texture was a huge turn off.
I tried eating the leftovers the next day (to see if time or cold/reheat improved things). It was actually worse.
I tossed the whole batch in the trash.

I'll stick to zucchini "noodles".

Cassea7

I really really wanted to love these.
I followed the directions (rinsed them really well, then once again for good measure).
I pan fried them, then tossed in my veggies, sauce, meat, etc.

The texture was horrible. Slimy rubber bands would be the thought that comes to mind.
There was no real flavor to the noodle itself. All I could taste was the teriyaki mix that I'd made, but the texture was a huge turn off.
I tried eating the leftovers the next day (to see if time or cold/reheat improved things). It was actually worse.
I tossed the whole batch in the trash.


I'll stick to zucchini "noodles".

Hi,,Just wondering what "zucchini noodles" are?

GabyBaby916

I use a veggie peeler or a julienne peeler (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Kuhn-Rikon-Julienne-Protector-Stainless/dp/B0000CEWJD/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366218023&sr=8-1&keywords=julienne+peeler).

Step 1:
You cut a zucchini into thin spaghetti or linguini sized strips, then sprinkle them with a bit of salt. (You can leave the skin on).

Step 2:
Lay them in a single layer on some paper towels for about 20 minutes to draw out extra moisture.
Give a good squeeze (to grab the moisture and to wipe off excess salt).

Step 3:
Saute for a minute or two (basically to warm them up) in a pan over medium heat and you're all set!

To be quite honest, I only do step 2 about half the time and the "noodles" turn out just fine (but are a little 'wet' the next day).
They' have an al dente "chew" to them very similar to regular pasta, no huge flavor of their own that detracts from whatever sauce you want to use with them.

Sometimes I eat them with pasta sauce (ie like a spaghetti), sometimes with a peanut sauce and other veggies/chicken tossed in for a thai style noodle dish.
My current favorite is to saute them in a pinch of butter, garlic, and either parmesan cheese or a wedge of Laughing Cow cheese. This is my go-to side dish along with cauliflower "rice".

Edited to add:
My family loves them too. Even my teens (who only really want junk food) will slurp them down and ask for more.

Cassea7

I use a veggie peeler or a julienne peeler (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Kuhn-Rikon-Julienne-Protector-Stainless/dp/B0000CEWJD/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366218023&sr=8-1&keywords=julienne+peeler).

Step 1:
You cut a zucchini into thin spaghetti or linguini sized strips, then sprinkle them with a bit of salt. (You can leave the skin on).

Step 2:
Lay them in a single layer on some paper towels for about 20 minutes to draw out extra moisture.
Give a good squeeze (to grab the moisture and to wipe off excess salt).

Step 3:
Saute for a minute or two (basically to warm them up) in a pan over medium heat and you're all set!

To be quite honest, I only do step 2 about half the time and the "noodles" turn out just fine (but are a little 'wet' the next day).
They' have an al dente "chew" to them very similar to regular pasta, no huge flavor of their own that detracts from whatever sauce you want to use with them.

Sometimes I eat them with pasta sauce (ie like a spaghetti), sometimes with a peanut sauce and other veggies/chicken tossed in for a thai style noodle dish.
My current favorite is to saute them in a pinch of butter, garlic, and either parmesan cheese or a wedge of Laughing Cow cheese. This is my go-to side dish along with cauliflower "rice".

Edited to add:
My family loves them too. Even my teens (who only really want junk food) will slurp them down and ask for more.

Thankyou so much for this recipe..I will definately make them as i really like zucchini!! MMMMMMmmmmm! :flowerforyou:

squiggyflop

I have had tofu shirataki noodles before. As far as I am concerned, they are only edible in stir frys. In anything else I cannot get past the squidgy texture. They are NOT a substitute for pasta.

charismanoodles

I thought they were disgusting due to the texture and squeak, but my friend recently tried the Slim Noodle brand and really liked it, so I guess you'll just have to try and see for yourself.

GabyBaby916

Thankyou so much for this recipe..I will definately make them as i really like zucchini!! MMMMMMmmmmm! :flowerforyou:

You're quite welcome!

WatchMeSoar

I love them (Asian House Brand) started using them when I watched hungry girl and they are wonderful as well as the whole bag is only 40 calories and that's a lot of noodles. Check out this website it has many recipes for Shirataki Noodles

http://www.hungry-girl.com/search?keyword=shirataki

kyleesartwell

I have tried them many different ways and I still can't find them appealing! But if you find a way to like them, then they are a great pasta alternative!