Zero Noodles!

Marquism123
Marquism123 Posts: 152 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Is anyone eating these?? Do you know if they keep once you open the packet? There appears to be 2 100g servings per pack but they appear to be packed in some kind of liquid, so I was wondering if they all need to be used immediately. They are expensive so really wouldn't want to waste any!
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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Is anyone eating these?? Do you know if they keep once you open the packet? There appears to be 2 100g servings per pack but they appear to be packed in some kind of liquid, so I was wondering if they all need to be used immediately. They are expensive so really wouldn't want to waste any!

    Your best bet is to return them as they are disgusting. Sauce doesn't adhere to them very well and they are not a substitute for pasta
  • Marquism123
    Marquism123 Posts: 152 Member
    Is anyone eating these?? Do you know if they keep once you open the packet? There appears to be 2 100g servings per pack but they appear to be packed in some kind of liquid, so I was wondering if they all need to be used immediately. They are expensive so really wouldn't want to waste any!

    Your best bet is to return them as they are disgusting. Sauce doesn't adhere to them very well and they are not a substitute for pasta

    Thanks for the constructive advice, LOL!! I am not holding out too much hope that I will be able to stomach them but you never know! Some people say they are ok. I am giving 5:2 IF a go and thought these may be a help
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Is anyone eating these?? Do you know if they keep once you open the packet? There appears to be 2 100g servings per pack but they appear to be packed in some kind of liquid, so I was wondering if they all need to be used immediately. They are expensive so really wouldn't want to waste any!

    Your best bet is to return them as they are disgusting. Sauce doesn't adhere to them very well and they are not a substitute for pasta

    Thanks for the constructive advice, LOL!! I am not holding out too much hope that I will be able to stomach them but you never know! Some people say they are ok. I am giving 5:2 IF a go and thought these may be a help

    Some people hate their tastebuds and like to torture them by eating shirataki noodles and other abominations, don't be one of those people
  • Bootjockey
    Bootjockey Posts: 208 Member
    I don't know if you are talking about some form of shirataki noodles, which is what it sounds like. In which case I say, I eat them, and they decidedly ARE a substitute for pasta, they taste just fine to me. Smell a little fishy before they are rinsed and patted dry, but taste just fine.

    I do find that the "spaghetti" noodles have a better texture than the elbows, fettuchini or other styles...

    -BootJockey
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    OP, I've tried them. They're gross. It's not worth it.
  • Laura80111
    Laura80111 Posts: 958 Member
    I eat them and have found that you MUST rinse them for 5 min in cold water then put them in a non stick pan and pan fry them dry. They take on the flavor of any sauce that you put on them.

    A good subsitute for pasta and I get mine at the local Sprouts store.
  • MichelleZannone
    MichelleZannone Posts: 121
    Make sure you rinse them well first!!! If some of them go down the drain you will be thankful for that after you taste them:laugh: butter or olive oil, lots of garlic powder and pepper. Good luck
  • AliceNov2011
    AliceNov2011 Posts: 471 Member
    I LOVE shirataki noodles and often eat the whole package at once. That said, they need to be prepared. Drain & rinse them thoroughly under hot water for a few minutes in a strainer to get rid of that fishy smell. Then pat them dry. Throw them in a pan with oil or sauce and they will take on whatever flavor you give them.

    40 calories for 8 oz. versus, what? 200 per oz of pasta? I can't even count that high.

    P.S. I prefer the fettuccine style.
  • supergirljen
    supergirljen Posts: 98
    Do a search on the boards, I am sure you will find your answers, best ways to cook/eat them and recipes for them.....also..they are horrid!
  • _funrungirl
    _funrungirl Posts: 145 Member
    I'm not a fan of them as the smell weird and taste bland.

    Try spaghetti squash to substitute noodles. Great source of vitamins and a great way to get extra veggies in.
  • logicman69
    logicman69 Posts: 1,034 Member
    I've had them too. You do have to rince them before using, and I would recommend a strong sauce like Thai Peanut or Curry. Doing them in regular maranara just doesn't work.

    I usually use them in a stir-fry.
  • Marquism123
    Marquism123 Posts: 152 Member
    I've bought them now, so am at least going to give them a try!! Does anyone know the answer to my original question, ie do they keep once you have opened the packet or do you have to use them all at once?!
  • CaLaurie
    CaLaurie Posts: 178
    I tried them for the first time last night - didn't taste like anything except the chicken and veggies mixed in, but did I have a stomachache later! Won't do that again. :noway:
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    I read about them today in the newspaper, but soon as I read they have a `fishy` taste it put me off. It said they were 8 cals per packet.

    Love fish but not fishy noodles yuk
  • FightTheFrump
    FightTheFrump Posts: 54 Member
    Shirataki noodles are god awful! Try Thai Village This Rice Noodles instead. The box lists there are four 2 oz servings at 180 calories each but in all reality when the noodles are cooked, one quarter of the box is way too much for the average person to eat. I usually end up eating a single 1 oz serving at 90 calories. I should mention that I am not a dainty eater so I'm not exaggerating when I say one quarter of the box after preparation is too much.
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    I've bought them now, so am at least going to give them a try!! Does anyone know the answer to my original question, ie do they keep once you have opened the packet or do you have to use them all at once?!

    Not for sure, but I would think any opened packet if resealed should not be used after 2 to 3 days.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    They're an abomination and should not be marketed as "food."
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Why .... umm... w... uh... why do they taste like fish??



    Just eat smaller portions of real pasta, ok?
  • lisa799
    lisa799 Posts: 79 Member
    I ate them once also and didn't care for them. They also gave me a horrible stomach ache that woke me up in the middle of the night. Some people swear by them though! I don't think you have to use the whole package at once although, it seems like you could just make the whole thing and cut your recipe into 2 servings (one for leftovers).
  • Sincere24
    Sincere24 Posts: 126 Member
    I think they're fine as well, but mine aren't exactly zero calories...more like 100kcal for a pack of 240g I think. I throw in tons of vegetables, chicken breast pieces and seasoning and I barely taste the noodles in my stir-fry.

    There's nothing with leaving them in the fridge in the water that it's contained in. I portion mine out, in that I eat half a pack, and use the rest some other day during the week.
  • fitgal05
    fitgal05 Posts: 149
    Instead I just cut out most carbs and I do eat pasta on occastion just smaller portions. my co-worker does whole weat.
  • Bootjockey
    Bootjockey Posts: 208 Member
    I have never tried to keep them, but I would imagine they would keep okay for a couple days, anyway...

    Try it, and let US know! :-)

    -BootJockey
  • kyleesartwell
    kyleesartwell Posts: 145
    I have tried them many times with different sauces and toppings and I always drain and rinse thoroughly first as directed on the package but they still taste disgusting!
  • Car0lynnM
    Car0lynnM Posts: 332 Member
    to answer your question about whether they will keep or not, use the whole package instead of using half. You will either love them or hate them. and if you love them, I think you'll want the whole package. It's not very much actually. I made pad thai with it and it just filled a pasta bowl (individual size). I hate them and both times I prepared them I threw it out.
  • oliviamariex
    oliviamariex Posts: 28
    I eat them and have found that you MUST rinse them for 5 min in cold water then put them in a non stick pan and pan fry them dry. They take on the flavor of any sauce that you put on them.

    A good subsitute for pasta and I get mine at the local Sprouts store.

    This!! Skirataki noodles are FANTASTIC with a sauce because they do take on the flavor of the sauce. DON'T eat them alone though as they taste a little weird plain

    EDIT: Another good low-calorie noodle substitute is ZUCCHINI!!! Use either a vegetable peeler or a knife to get them in noodle shapes. Or if you have a spiralizer, even better! It's really delicious, actually I made a raw fettucine alfredo with them as pictured in my main photo on my profile. Let me know if you want the recipe!
  • lewcompton
    lewcompton Posts: 881 Member
    Ginger, chinese five spice, miso, (fresh dungeoness crab, shrimp or lobster), green onion, carrot, garlic, fish sauce, sesame oil and sesame seeds.
  • mabelbabel1
    mabelbabel1 Posts: 391 Member
    I had them for the first time tonight, added them to some chicken stew. I liked them, they're not pasta ish but they are noodle ish!

    I will buy them again and also want to try the rice too.

    I used half a pack and have kept the other half in it's packet in the fridge, will use them up tomorrow.
  • logicman69
    logicman69 Posts: 1,034 Member
    I've bought them now, so am at least going to give them a try!! Does anyone know the answer to my original question, ie do they keep once you have opened the packet or do you have to use them all at once?!

    I would use them all up. Since its only 2 servings per bag (and fairly low calories per serving to boot) I usually eat them all.
  • Tuffjourney
    Tuffjourney Posts: 971
    Love those shirataki noodles. I make some awesome stir fry's with them. Wash them really well. Then cook them on a high heat-pan with no oil, this drys them out. Then I add them to my stir fry. YUM! :smooched:
  • kappyblu
    kappyblu Posts: 654 Member
    You have to rinse them like crazy. Then pat as dry as you can. Then, nuke the heck out of them. They are eh, a decent substitue. For a spaghetti substitute, I like to use broccoli slaw that I have steamed and drained. It tastes better, no fishy smell, and at least has nutrients. :drinker:

    Another plus: broccoli slaw is a lot cheaper. I pay 1.58 for a bag at Wal-Mart.

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