Shiritaki noodles???

eills44
eills44 Posts: 65
edited September 28 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys, just browsing on the net and on one website a guy mentioned shiritaki noodles, which are apparently VERY low in calories and very good for you. Does anyone know if this is right, and if so can I get them in England?? I have cut down on pasta loads, as high in calories, but would definatley like to try these???? Advice from you guys please?? And are there any other substitutes I could try instead of pasta? xxx Thanks guys xx

Eills xx

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  • Angela4Health
    Angela4Health Posts: 1,319 Member
    Never tried it but you asked for alternatives to pasta and I have one suggestion. Use zucchini as your spaghetti and add your pasta sauce to it. Just steam and shred it, drain any excess water and there you have it. :)
  • Jenwex
    Jenwex Posts: 11
    Have you tried spaghetti squash? It is also an excellent alternative. :)
  • liveyourlifex
    liveyourlifex Posts: 149 Member
    shirataki noodles are 20 calories per serving and it comes in 2 servings per package. so if you eat the whole thing, its only 40 calories. i never tried them but i heard they taste odd. try typing it on youtube.com to find videos and reviews about what people thought about them!
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    Have you tried spaghetti squash? It is also an excellent alternative. :)

    LOL Speghetti squash was going to be my suggestion too!! :D
  • eills44
    eills44 Posts: 65
    Can I get spaghetti squash or zuccini in the uk, Iv never heard of either xxx Thanks for the suggestions guys xx
  • Omicron
    Omicron Posts: 48 Member
    I'm not sure where you can find them in England but in the US they have them at health food stores and the larger grocery chain stores near the tofu.

    I just had these last night with some sauted peppers, onions and tomato sauce. They do have a bit of an odd flavor if you don't rinse them properly but like tofu, they will take on the flavor of whatever they are cooked with. The texture isn't quite the same as pasta, too soft and squishy though I am willing to give up a bit of texture to save 200 calories. :smile:

    I have also tried them in stir fry in place of rice and they worked really well.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    You can get them in England through http://www.japanesefoodshop.co.uk/shimonita--shirataki-noodles-yam-noodles---180g-out-of-stock-147-p.asp but they are out at the moment due to the Sendai disaster.

    They have some in stock here http://www.orientalfoodshop.com/konnyaku-konjac-shirataki-yam-noodle.html?source=googleps
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    Here's an article you might find helpful: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/products/p/shiratakinoodle.htm
  • eills44
    eills44 Posts: 65
    Just had a peep at the article thanks hun, going to track them down and try and order some (thanks for advice on sites that have them) and see also if I can track spaghetti squash down, googled zuccini, is that what we English call courgette??? I sound very ignorant now dont I lol xxx Thanks again guys xx
  • daisymae9801
    daisymae9801 Posts: 208 Member
    I would not recommend them. I tried a HungryGIrl recipe with them (the fettucine alfredo). The texture is just so weird. Very chewy and slimy.
  • sunnyrunner23
    sunnyrunner23 Posts: 182 Member
    what store did you find them in in the states?
  • daisymae9801
    daisymae9801 Posts: 208 Member
    Wegmans.
  • CherryPie0420
    CherryPie0420 Posts: 25 Member
    I am definitely going to try these. I tried the spaghetti squash and thought it was absolutely horrible (it doesn't help that squash makes me gag either! LOL)
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Yes, zucchini are courgettes. We use the French, in America they use the Italian word.
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    Yes, zucchini are courgettes. We use the French, in America they use the Italian word.

    You learn something new everyday. :) Thanks
  • sunnyrunner23
    sunnyrunner23 Posts: 182 Member
    I just had dinner, I made shiritake noodles with Thai peanut sauce and srirachi with fresh basil. It was amazing good! After the first bowl I made it all over again. Yum yum
  • yes_i_can
    yes_i_can Posts: 419
    Yes - zucchini ia courgettes. I just heard about shirataki earlier this week, strangely enough... haven't had a chance to get to the store any buy any though. Maybe tomorrow....
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