Do Shirataki noodles gross you out?

kenyonl85
kenyonl85 Posts: 217 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I am usually able to choke them down, not the most enjoyable though.

However, I read someone talking about some new ones made by Nasoya. I decided to go to Albertson's and get some tonight because I saw on the ingredients that they have some potato starch and chickpea flour listed in the ingredients. I thought that might make them have a more acceptable texture.

I was right! I was able to use them in speghetti and they actually taste good! So surprised! Only 30 cals for the whole bag and soy free!

So glad I'm able to have low cal noodles that I actually enjoy. Excited and just wanted to share! Let me know if yall or have tried them!

Here's a link to their information: http://www.nasoya.com/products/pasta-zero-shirataki-spaghetti
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  • MysteriousMerlin
    MysteriousMerlin Posts: 2,270 Member
    Thanks! My husband loves pasta, but I don't make it often because of the carbs. I will look for this and try it.

    OH! I've seen these, another brand though.
  • kenyonl85
    kenyonl85 Posts: 217 Member
    Thanks! My husband loves pasta, but I don't make it often because of the carbs. I will look for this and try it.

    OH! I've seen these, another brand though.

    yes, the other brands ive tried and not cared for...these i actually liked. i think due to the addition of the starch and flour.
  • EmilyEmpowered
    EmilyEmpowered Posts: 650 Member
    Do they smell like Shirataki noodles??? :sick:
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    If you are having to choke them down then you are not cooking them right.


    Boil them for about 10 mins... 5 will do but 10 is better. Then drain & pat dry. Then do what you need to do with them. I never have a problem with them at all. If you rinse & cook them properly they are great.

    I eat a whole bag & it's only 24 cals.
  • sheilsun
    sheilsun Posts: 47
    Hi, I do love Miracle Noodles shirataki noodles..just rinse real well, boil for about a minute and then add them to stir frys, soups, casseroles and more. Last week made large portion of MN angel hair, first fry up some onions, garlic, little olive oil, then add can of crushed tomotoes, Hunt's or other brand, then add the angel hair. You are in for a wonderful treat..can also add broccoli or other veggies or experiment. Their Facebook page and website has many wonderful ideas to enjoy all the varieties of noodles, keeping weight and good health goals in mind.
  • Amberlynnek
    Amberlynnek Posts: 405 Member
    Do they smell like Shirataki noodles??? :sick:

    Do they? I usually can't get past the smell to eat them...I used them once in a casserole and had to throw the whole thing out! I like spaghetti squash as a sub.
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    Why would you eat anything that you have to choke down?

    FFS
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Why would you eat anything that you have to choke down?

    FFS

    ^ This.

    Shirataki noodles are disgusting. There is NO replacement for pasta. NONE.

    Plan ahead and make room in your diary for a portion of pasta and enjoy success.
  • DatMurse
    DatMurse Posts: 1,501 Member
    Why would you eat anything that you have to choke down?

    FFS
    lol... I eat to enjoy
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    I bought some once. .. They sat in the bottom of the fridge for a month or two and then I threw them out. All my friends here have had some pretty terrible experiences and were very descriptive in their horrific tales. ..
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
    Why would you eat anything that you have to choke down?

    FFS

    ^ This.

    Shirataki noodles are disgusting. There is NO replacement for pasta. NONE.

    Plan ahead and make room in your diary for a portion of pasta and enjoy success.

    I tried it once as a substitute, most disgusting thing I've ever eaten, I don't understand how they have repeat customers buying that stuff, I feel like vomiting just thinking about the consistency and texture right now lol
  • Miss_Meliss86
    Miss_Meliss86 Posts: 372 Member
    I am usually able to choke them down, not the most enjoyable though.

    However, I read someone talking about some new ones made by Nasoya. I decided to go to Albertson's and get some tonight because I saw on the ingredients that they have some potato starch and chickpea flour listed in the ingredients. I thought that might make them have a more acceptable texture.

    I was right! I was able to use them in speghetti and they actually taste good! So surprised! Only 30 cals for the whole bag and soy free!

    So glad I'm able to have low cal noodles that I actually enjoy. Excited and just wanted to share! Let me know if yall or have tried them!

    Here's a link to their information: http://www.nasoya.com/products/pasta-zero-shirataki-spaghetti

    No. Just. No.

    If you're gonna have pasta. HAVE PASTA. The only acceptable alternative is rice or corn pasta for those that can't actually consume wheat. If you're going to feel guilty and try to substitute pasta, then just don't have it. "Pasta" sauces can be used for other things. Meatballs don't necessarily have to go on spaghetti.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    Why would you eat anything that you have to choke down?

    FFS

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  • Ed98043
    Ed98043 Posts: 1,333 Member
    Thanks for the tip! I'll look for them the next time I go grocery shopping. It'll be interesting to see if they're packaged with the fishy-smelling liquid, or if they've dropped that feature for non-Asian tastes.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    I make my own pasta with cauliflower. Its real easy. you get some fresh cauliflower, grind it with some water. Then make it whatever shape you like. Dry it in the sun. Leave it there for a long while. In the meanwhile you go to the store and get some real pasta and use them. Let the cauliflower noodles get a nice tan in the sun. Cook the real pasta. Enjoy the real pasta.
  • MissHolidayGolightly
    MissHolidayGolightly Posts: 857 Member
    I use them in Asian dishes like stir fry to replace rice noodles or rice. They don't make a good replacement for pasta, though.
  • InForBacon
    InForBacon Posts: 1,508 Member
    I make my own pasta out of bacon.
  • aling01
    aling01 Posts: 163
    I eat the miracle noodle brands and have no problem with them. I just got a pack of 10 zitis and I'm excited to make mac and cheese with them.
  • Cindy311
    Cindy311 Posts: 780 Member
    I'm not a huge fan to replace them as Italian pasta but I find them pretty tasty in stir fry or pad thai.
  • aling01
    aling01 Posts: 163
    definitely not a good replacement lo. I tried the miracle rice to make my fried rice and it tasted really good!
    I use them in Asian dishes like stir fry to replace rice noodles or rice. They don't make a good replacement for pasta, though.
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
    I make my own pasta with cauliflower. Its real easy. you get some fresh cauliflower, grind it with some water. Then make it whatever shape you like. Dry it in the sun. Leave it there for a long while. In the meanwhile you go to the store and get some real pasta and use them. Let the cauliflower noodles get a nice tan in the sun. Cook the real pasta. Enjoy the real pasta.

    Oh god...Cauliflower shouldn't be used for anything other than cauliflower, I hate those damn cauliflower substitute recipes, gross!
  • TheSlorax
    TheSlorax Posts: 2,401 Member
    shirataki noodles are the one time cauliflower is an acceptable replacement. ugh.
  • DavePFJ
    DavePFJ Posts: 212 Member
    I usually threw them in with some vegetables just to make it more filling. I didn't think they really had a taste.

    I didn't like spending 3 dollars for a handful of noodles though. Seems expensive when I can get 8 times the amount of regular pasta for 1 dollar.
  • Nimnyn
    Nimnyn Posts: 69 Member
    I get the soy ones, as that's all that's available in my area. I rinse them well, and have never had any issues with smell or anything. I like to fry them with butter, add lots of chopped fresh spinach, and cpl of tbsp of heavy cream, parmesan, garlic and basil. Super delicious :)
  • Ed98043
    Ed98043 Posts: 1,333 Member
    I make my own pasta with cauliflower. Its real easy. you get some fresh cauliflower, grind it with some water. Then make it whatever shape you like. Dry it in the sun. Leave it there for a long while.

    And if I leave it out there long enough, the crows will get it and the slugs will finish off the crumbs so I won't have to eat it at all! A diabolically excellent plan, taunto.
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    I have no desire to try any UN-pastas. If it was the last food on earth and I was starving... maybe.
  • tapirfrog
    tapirfrog Posts: 616 Member
    I make my own pasta with cauliflower. Its real easy. you get some fresh cauliflower, grind it with some water. Then make it whatever shape you like. Dry it in the sun. Leave it there for a long while. In the meanwhile you go to the store and get some real pasta and use them. Let the cauliflower noodles get a nice tan in the sun. Cook the real pasta. Enjoy the real pasta.

    Oh god...Cauliflower shouldn't be used for anything other than cauliflower, I hate those damn cauliflower substitute recipes, gross!

    Read the recipe all the way through ... I won't spoil the surprise ending for you.
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    Do they smell like Shirataki noodles??? :sick:

    Do they? I usually can't get past the smell to eat them...I used them once in a casserole and had to throw the whole thing out! I like spaghetti squash as a sub.

    Did you rinse them? That is the mistake most people have done. The water they sit in is what stops them drying out, you do not keep it. Rinse them.
  • crevices
    crevices Posts: 226 Member
    nope i love them ;-; obviously not on their own but you get the idea
  • war3rd
    war3rd Posts: 4
    They don't gross me out, but don't interest me in the slightest either.

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