"Miracle" Noodles????

I bought them, tried them, and gave them away. I have a issue with texture and they felt like a worm that had layed out in the sun too long. A lot of work for no flavor.

They are shirataki noodles found in some grocery stores and most health food stores. Our Sprouts and Wildflower Markets have them but also Whole Foods and Central Market. I like them from time to time. Don't overcook like I did today... Then they are awful. They are not tasty alone but take on the flavor of what you add to them. Worth giving a try!

Refrigerated section... Comes in a plastic-type bag.

I actually just ate some for lunch. Yes, they are a little weird... but something you can get use to for sure!

I actually found mine at an Asian market and they were only 1.20 each. -- and whole bag is only 40 calories!

They do have a weird fishy smell as well as a kinda slimy texture- to fix that....

Today I strained them and ran cold water over them for about 5-7 minutes.
Then I added them to a tomato paste mixture (tomato sauce for HCG) and kinda fried them up for a few minutes.
You can also boil them for 2-3 minutes.
Adding the tomato paste thickened the noodles up and I didn't notice the texture as much.
I also added ground buffalo which also thickened it and gave it a great flavor.

They have no taste what-so-ever so you can also use them in things like stir-fry.

I have tried them and liked them...they are a little different texture but not bad tasting. Actually they don't have much taste at all if you ask me just be sure to rinse them well. I use the angel hair noodles in my stirfry...they are practically no calories and no carbs so that's a plus in my book. Oh I get them in the health food store in the refridgerated section next to the tofu.

rubbery, fishy smell, yucky all around. IMHO, don't waste your time. Roast up some good old spaghetti squash and enjoy that instead.

I have heard about them, have not tried them yet, but I did order the ingredients to make them myself (only 2 ingredients) glucomannan and pickling lime both of which I had to buy online.

You can purchase pickling lime and glucomannan from:
Mrs Wages brand Pickling lime
Konjac glucomannan powder

Things You'll Need
1/8 tsp pickling lime
2 cups cold water
Saucepan with lid (1-1/2 quart or larger)
Silicone spoon
2 tsp konjac glucomannan powder
Cooking oil spray
Loaf pan
Cutting board
Knife
Steamer basket or insert

1
Add the pickling lime and cold water to a saucepan over medium high heat. Stir to combine the ingredients. Cover for one minute.

2
Sprinkle the konjac glucomannan powder in slowly as you stir the alkaline solution. Continue stirring slowly until the water reaches a medium boil and sustains that boil for three minutes.

3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Apply a thin coat of cooking oil spray to the interior of a metal or glass loaf pan. Pour the contents of the saucepan into the greased loaf pan.

4
Refrigerate the loaf pan. Allow the mixture to cool for an hour or until it feels solid to the touch.

5
Invert the loaf pan over a cutting board to release the block of konjac gel. Slice the hardened gel into thin strips or any noodle shape you desire. Dip the blade of the knife in water occasionally to keep it sliding through the gel smoothly.

6
Place the sliced glucomannan noodles in a steamer basket or steam insert in a single layer with at least a 1/4 inch of space between each piece. Steam the noodles for three to five minutes before eating them or adding them as an ingredient in a cooked or raw dish.

Hope this helps

rubbery, fishy smell, yucky all around. IMHO, don't waste your time. Roast up some good old spaghetti squash and enjoy that instead.

i agree. i couldnt get over the smell and had to throw them away...after id already tried washing them off for like 10minutes...disgusting.