has anyone tried the shirataki miracle noodle before?

they are good...yet i find myself never really buying them...guess u could say i am suspicious of them:
-how are they made? how processed must those noodles be to have no cals, no carbs???
-if they are vegan, why do they smell of fish?

they are tasty and useful, but seem too good to be true>>>

I have never tried them but when I read the OP I must admit to having the same thoughts as you about how they are made, what exactly is in them and just how processed they are etc....

I absolutely LOVE them!!! I definitely reccomend trying them in some sort of asian dish first though! I mean, I think they're fine for anything you'd use noodles for, but some people find it hard to have them as, say, an italian dish when they're first getting used to it. I think that's the main problem for the people who don't like them, using them as an italian pasta substitute right off the bat. They're different than normal pasta in that they're chewier and slipperier almost. But, I still think they're DE-Li-CIOUS!!!

My husband used the tofu version to make the Fettuccine Hungry Girlfredo...it was yummy! You should be able to find them in Asian grocery stores.

I order mine from Amazon. I get a shipment of 6 each month. They are shelf-stable, although making them is a little bit prep-intensive, with regard to rinsing and snipping (unless you're into the Lady & the Tramp thing) and drying out before/during cooking.

I stir-fry mine in a small wok with ~1/2 tbls of grapeseed oil (it has a higher smoke point), but you could do it in a dry nonstick skillet just fine if you so choose. Cook them by themselves for a few minutes, until they dry out a bit.

I like using silicone-covered tongs to turn them in the pan - maybe just because it's more fun to grab at them, but it also makes dishing-up easier when you're done.

The noodles absorb whatever flavors you add to them, so use stuff that you like! My favorite bowl right now is green onions & shrimp, and I sometimes add a beaten egg or two as well if I'm really hungry.

Cook all that together, and add about 1/2 tablespoon of Bragg's Liquid Aminos (or soy sauce, or whatever) and mix together while still on the stove. I've also tried sweet chili sauce in addition to the liquid aminos, and it was darn tasty. Then scoop it all into your bowl, and top with a shake of powdered ginger. NOMS.

I think that the recipe I just gave you totaled out to about 400 calories for the entire bowl, with 6 oz of shrimp and 2 beaten eggs, and including the oil in the pan.

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Someone may have mentioned this already but the best way I have found if you are having issues with the smell or texture is to "dry fry" them after you have rinsed and strained them really well. Just dry them off, throw them in a skillet, and fry them in a pan by themselves for a little while. It helps dry them out and I think it helps a little with the texture too.

Yep, that's the best way to make them taste good (or at least neutral), in my experience. I actually learned that technique in the forums on the first day I joined MFP. It kind of endeared me to the place. I had made tofu shirataki noodles before, but was never real impressed with them and sometimes didn't even want to finish my meal because they were totally unappetizing.

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I've had the Nasoya tofu one's before. I turn them into Ramen as well as Pasta and meat sauce. They need to be rinsed really well or you get that nasty-mushroomy smell to them. Other than that they're a little on the chewy side.
Not bad, but they're not noodles. They're noodle wanna-be's.

If you can't find them in a regular store you might try an asian store

Hi, I have been enjoying shirataki noodles for a while now and favorite is Miracle Noodle. Zero calories, zero carbs and no soy or tofu which I prefer to have. I love their varieties in their noodles..all at www.miraclenoodle.com. Best to try them first in soups or stir frys and then experiement with all the favorite sauces you like. Yes to Italian dishes with these as a pasta substitute, with alfredo and marinara sauces. Yesterday on their Facebook page which has so many great recipes, they had a great marina garlic herb Miracle Noodle dish which I am trying tonight. I find rinsing really well with cold water and sometimes boiling for less than 1 minute eliminates the fish smell. Great product. I find them at many Whole Foods and they have a store site on their web site too. Hope this helps! Hope you try the many recipes like we do.

Yes love rhem
Make them with cinnamon and splenda and salt sprinkled w flaxseed meal.. Just like dessert