Miracle Noodles??? What do you think?

StartingOver4Me
StartingOver4Me Posts: 192
edited September 26 in Food and Nutrition
Take a look at this "Miracle Noodle" Tell me what you think. Especially if you are a " lowcarber"

http://www.miraclenoodle.com/?gclid=CNOe2NaqzKgCFQXu7QodaiDcRg

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  • GingerDarlene
    GingerDarlene Posts: 164 Member
    is this the one that was on Dr Oz?
  • is this the one that was on Dr Oz?


    I don't know I don't get to watch it.
  • craftylatvian
    craftylatvian Posts: 599 Member
    I think other MFP'ers have said they smell really bad and to rinse them before using.
  • surra
    surra Posts: 33
    I tried them once and I don't think I could try them again. They had this fishy smell and I couldn't get passed it. I think it said to rinse them, so I did but it didn't help.
  • I've tried the Shiratake Noodles and they are goooood!!! They stink too, really bad. But I didn't know about these.
  • craft338
    craft338 Posts: 870 Member
    ummm i'm ordering it....right now lol :)
  • Lightjulesloves2run
    Lightjulesloves2run Posts: 91 Member
    Yes..those are the ones that were on Dr. Oz!
  • dfunk06
    dfunk06 Posts: 56
    I even mixed these with homemade Alfredo sauce...hate to say it but these are NASTY
  • ColoradoRobin
    ColoradoRobin Posts: 510 Member
    They are best used as part of an Asian dish of some sort, rather than with pasta sauce. They have a fishy smell when you open the package, but it rinses away when you wash them in a colander. They are a bit rubbery, but you can reduce that by cooking them in a pan for a bit. I ordered some not long ago from Amazon, and liked them in a pad thai style dish with tofu, shredded cabbage and other veggies, some toasted sesame oil, mirin, and lime juice. I also used some Bangkok blend spices from Penzeys. It was good!

    Some people dislike the texture. My final caveat is that these are made entirely of soluble fiber, so take some Beano with them!

    Edit - these are shiritaki noodles, but are different from the soy shiritaki blend.
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    They had this fishy smell and I couldn't get passed it. I think it said to rinse them, so I did but it didn't help.

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  • Don't buy the expensive one's online....go to your local wholefoods or oriental store. And yes they're good, just rinse them well.
  • Kytana
    Kytana Posts: 63
    I'm really picky about food smells, so having that fishy odor before rinsing just turned me 100% off to it. Now if only pastries came with an offensive odor...
  • MissO﹠A
    MissO﹠A Posts: 906 Member
    I've not had the "regular" shirataki noodles but have had the tofu variety many times. I like them quite a bit. They should be rinsed well and dry-fried in a pan for a bit prior to adding them to your dish.

    Definitely don't go in thinking they are a "spaghetti replacement" though or you'll be disappointed. They're pretty damn good in stir-fry. Even found the wide noodles and tried a little homemade chicken alfredo and it wasn't bad at all.
  • Cbandelier
    Cbandelier Posts: 217 Member
    I just tried the ones called Pasta Slim. They did stink a little but not too much after I rinsed them. They didn't taste like anything. Their texture was horrible though - like chewing on rubber bands. I ended up not eating them. I think they would be ok if they were chopped up and cooked differently, like in a baked pasta dish. I had just put some pesto sauce and diced turkey on them.
  • JenFerguson1
    JenFerguson1 Posts: 156 Member
    They sound great but I'd rather not order them online. I wish you could purchase them in stores. Another great alternative to pasta is called Tofu Shirataki noodles. You can buy them at most stores. They taste exactly like noodles but with only 20 calories per serving and 4 carbs! They are so low in everything! They come in liquid in a bag. Usually by the tofu. You dont have to cook them but I usually do because I try out different recipes with them. They are delicious!
  • I have a whole box that I ordered thinking that they were going to be great... and well...they are actually pretty gross. Not a good taste and the texture leaves a lot to be desired. I wouldn't buy them again and doubt I will ever eat what I have.
  • MassiveDelta
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    Take a look at this "Miracle Noodle" Tell me what you think. Especially if you are a " lowcarber"

    http://www.miraclenoodle.com/?gclid=CNOe2NaqzKgCFQXu7QodaiDcRg

    Oh man I could go for some noodles.... Even with a fishy smell. Noodley goodness I here you in my brain
  • chrisyoung0422
    chrisyoung0422 Posts: 426 Member
    Ok,

    When you combine the idea of noddles (which I love) and fishy water stink it kills the whole idea. Then to top it off someone mentions the texture as much like eating rubberbands....

    Pass.... :frown:
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    I only like them in stir-frys or Asian type dishes. I tried using it as a spaghetti substitute, but its just not as good. Speghetti squash worked better. I order mine from Miracle noodle though, they were WAY less fishy smelling than ones I bought from local markets.
  • lisam724
    lisam724 Posts: 58 Member
    they are less on Amazon !
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    I bought the tofu shirataki ones one time and couldn't bring myself to eat them. Blech.

    I'll stick with rice noodles! They're cheap and easy to find (plus gluten free). Bonus of no fishy smell.
  • codexica
    codexica Posts: 25 Member
    I disliked the straight shiritaki noodles. I didn't hate them or anything, I just decided that they really weren't my thing.

    I am, however, totally OK with the tofu shiritaki noodles. Sure, they're no italian pasta, but they're totally decent and completely palatable when cooked correctly. For dinner tonight, I made a stirfry with mushrooms, smartground, snow peas, shredded carrots, and tofu shiritaki with a tamari garlic sauce. Very tasty.
  • craft338
    craft338 Posts: 870 Member
    so i just got my miracle noodles and rice in the mail. i mixed the rice with some split pea soup that i make yesterday, and it wasn't all that bad! you kind of have to expect it to taste like nothing and have a little bit of a funky texture cuz it's zero calories. but instead of having a huge 200 calorie bowl of awesome split pea soup, i had a huge 100 calorie bowl of pretty good split pea soup, and i'm FULL! :) i wouldn't have it by itself, but i would definitely use it again to mix with other stuff to cut down the calories by 25-50%.

    i'm satisfied =)

    ps - they do smell like fish. rinse A LOT, and when it's done cooking, rinse again!
  • rfcollins33
    rfcollins33 Posts: 630
    naturally water soluble fiber

    that's what it says on the site, wouldn't that mean it IS digestible?
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