Shirataki
Splitbygreg
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hey all. Was reading about these little buggers and I want to try cooking with them. Anyone have any healthy and low carb recipes that call for Shirataki noodles???
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Stir frys or replacing the noodles in soup with them0
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I love shirataki noodles!! I buy the proper ones made from Japanese yams because they have a long list of health benefits. There is a soy version around, but it's basically only made to look like the original kind. It's not the same.
One trick I will tell you is how to prepare them for using in a stir fry - rinse them very well (they should come packed in water if they are genuine) then dry completely on paper towel. Toss them into a dry non stick pan, without any oil, and try to "crisp" them a bit. It will take a while so do this before you start the rest of you stir fry. When the noodles are a bit crispy in places (judge it yourself) add them to your stir fry.
I find this nicer than just as they come out of the packet. Add a bit of lite soy sauce and garlic and you've got the base for a great stir fry0 -
One trick I will tell you is how to prepare them for using in a stir fry - rinse them very well (they should come packed in water if they are genuine) then dry completely on paper towel. Toss them into a dry non stick pan, without any oil, and try to "crisp" them a bit. It will take a while so do this before you start the rest of you stir fry. When the noodles are a bit crispy in places (judge it yourself) add them to your stir fry.
So much this. They are a million times better when prepped properly. I use them exclusively for Asian-style noodles dishes. Usually ones that call for rice noodles such as Pad Thai or Peanut Noodles. They do not make a good substitute for pasta in Italian-style dishes.
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Rinse them a looong time. I then boil for a few mins just to get the fishy smell out.
I use them in place of pasta and rice. They will pick up all the sauce or curry. Yummy!!0 -
Wynterbourne wrote: »One trick I will tell you is how to prepare them for using in a stir fry - rinse them very well (they should come packed in water if they are genuine) then dry completely on paper towel. Toss them into a dry non stick pan, without any oil, and try to "crisp" them a bit. It will take a while so do this before you start the rest of you stir fry. When the noodles are a bit crispy in places (judge it yourself) add them to your stir fry.
So much this. They are a million times better when prepped properly. I use them exclusively for Asian-style noodles dishes. Usually ones that call for rice noodles such as Pad Thai or Peanut Noodles. They do not make a good substitute for pasta in Italian-style dishes.
Exactly. You need to do the dry fry method, and they taste "right" in Asian dishes.0 -
I had my first experience with them the other day. I made a light version of shrimp scampi and added them to the pan (after rinsing, drying and cutting them up a little) they soaked up all of the broth and garlic. I thought they tasted like ramen noodles and could have benefited from some salt, but other than that I'd try them again. I'm intrigued by the stir-fry suggestions.0
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pinggolfer96 wrote: »Stir frys or replacing the noodles in soup with themWynterbourne wrote: »One trick I will tell you is how to prepare them for using in a stir fry - rinse them very well (they should come packed in water if they are genuine) then dry completely on paper towel. Toss them into a dry non stick pan, without any oil, and try to "crisp" them a bit. It will take a while so do this before you start the rest of you stir fry. When the noodles are a bit crispy in places (judge it yourself) add them to your stir fry.
So much this. They are a million times better when prepped properly. I use them exclusively for Asian-style noodles dishes. Usually ones that call for rice noodles such as Pad Thai or Peanut Noodles. They do not make a good substitute for pasta in Italian-style dishes.Queenmunchy wrote: »Wynterbourne wrote: »One trick I will tell you is how to prepare them for using in a stir fry - rinse them very well (they should come packed in water if they are genuine) then dry completely on paper towel. Toss them into a dry non stick pan, without any oil, and try to "crisp" them a bit. It will take a while so do this before you start the rest of you stir fry. When the noodles are a bit crispy in places (judge it yourself) add them to your stir fry.
So much this. They are a million times better when prepped properly. I use them exclusively for Asian-style noodles dishes. Usually ones that call for rice noodles such as Pad Thai or Peanut Noodles. They do not make a good substitute for pasta in Italian-style dishes.
Exactly. You need to do the dry fry method, and they taste "right" in Asian dishes.
Alright I'm thinking an onion soup and stir fry. I'll be sure to head over to the Asian super market and get yam ones. Thanks for the tips on preparing as well...always enjoy cooking new healthy foods.
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Buy one package to try first. I made the mistake of buying multiple packs for a deal & threw the balance away after trying the first bag. Not for me, I'd rather eat rubber bands.
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I love them but the others are right. Preparing them by rinsing very well, drying them with paper towel, then drying them out in a frying pain makes all the difference. Also they smell like bad fish when you first open the bag and that's normal. Ignore it. It goes away if you rinse them very well. I've used them only in Asian dishes so far so not sure how well they work in Italian dishes.0
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Rinse well and dry fry those suckers. I get the macaroni shaped ones a lot and use laughing cow cheese and chicken sausage to make meaty "mac and cheese". I eat it like...every night.0
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I like them in Asian dishes. My fave is to rinse and dry fry them a little to evaporate some of the moisture. I toss in some carrots, broccoli, sugar snap peas, bean sprouts, and extra firm tofu blocks. Season with sesame oil, honey, and shoyu to taste. Garnish with sriracha and sesame seeds and its the bomb reincarnated.0
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arditarose wrote: »Rinse well and dry fry those suckers. I get the macaroni shaped ones a lot and use laughing cow cheese and chicken sausage to make meaty "mac and cheese". I eat it like...every night.
Idk what laughing cow is bit that sounds really good. Sounds like a good snack0 -
Alluminati wrote: »I like them in Asian dishes. My fave is to rinse and dry fry them a little to evaporate some of the moisture. I toss in some carrots, broccoli, sugar snap peas, bean sprouts, and extra firm tofu blocks. Season with sesame oil, honey, and shoyu to taste. Garnish with sriracha and sesame seeds and its the bomb reincarnated.
That sounds good too. Think I would substitute the tofu with shrimp though. Beef would be nice too I think.0 -
KitchyWitchy wrote: »I love them but the others are right. Preparing them by rinsing very well, drying them with paper towel, then drying them out in a frying pain makes all the difference. Also they smell like bad fish when you first open the bag and that's normal. Ignore it. It goes away if you rinse them very well. I've used them only in Asian dishes so far so not sure how well they work in Italian dishes.
I have never dry fried anything. I'm sure I'll get it though, I like to think I'm a pretty solid cook. Worse case, I mess up a batch ha.0 -
Splitbygreg wrote: »KitchyWitchy wrote: »I love them but the others are right. Preparing them by rinsing very well, drying them with paper towel, then drying them out in a frying pain makes all the difference. Also they smell like bad fish when you first open the bag and that's normal. Ignore it. It goes away if you rinse them very well. I've used them only in Asian dishes so far so not sure how well they work in Italian dishes.
I have never dry fried anything. I'm sure I'll get it though, I like to think I'm a pretty solid cook. Worse case, I mess up a batch ha.
It means put it in the pan...without any oil or water. Dry fry.0 -
JodehFoster wrote: »Buy one package to try first. I made the mistake of buying multiple packs for a deal & threw the balance away after trying the first bag. Not for me, I'd rather eat rubber bands.
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As a yummy lazy dinner I like to just make a simple ramen with some chicken or veggie broth, chicken or shrimp and the noodles. I use a whole bag if I'm really hungry(only 30 cals!!) Or half bag if only a little hungry. I personally love the chewy texture (I get the nasoya brand), they're almost exactly like ramen noodles. The noodles need to be seasoned more than the broth provides so i add some garlic powder, onion powder, little salt if it needs it. I used to love top ramen so this really hits the spot and is ridiculously filling0
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Tricia7188 wrote: »As a yummy lazy dinner I like to just make a simple ramen with some chicken or veggie broth, chicken or shrimp and the noodles. I use a whole bag if I'm really hungry(only 30 cals!!) Or half bag if only a little hungry. I personally love the chewy texture (I get the nasoya brand), they're almost exactly like ramen noodles. The noodles need to be seasoned more than the broth provides so i add some garlic powder, onion powder, little salt if it needs it. I used to love top ramen so this really hits the spot and is ridiculously filling
That sounds super good and filling. I wanted to make something similar to that tonight but my Kroger only had the tofu noodles. I'll have to wait until the weekend to go to the international market.0 -
So Sunday I pan dried the noodles and then added them to the crock pot and mixed it in with steak, mushrooms, bell peppers, snow peas, and carrots, in a lite soy sauce mixture. I wish I would have had more noodles...I used two bags for about 7 servings of food. It was nowhere near enough. The serving size on the back of the bag is a bit low...live and learn. The meal was good though.0
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I use them all the time
I really didnt like them to start with
But was intriged by so many people who did. And after some post here on MFP of members i thought try again.
Now i make stir fries with them and all other kind of combinations
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And the other version Fettucini0 -
I didn't see those. Where do you get the fettuccini ones from?
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I live in Nevada and we have the nasoya spaghetti ones at walmart! But I haven't seen the Fettuccini ones anywhere!!!! Those look so good!! I need to find some other recipes for them with some kind of lower calorie creamy sauce yummmmmm0
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Splitbygreg wrote: »So Sunday I pan dried the noodles and then added them to the crock pot and mixed it in with steak, mushrooms, bell peppers, snow peas, and carrots, in a lite soy sauce mixture. I wish I would have had more noodles...I used two bags for about 7 servings of food. It was nowhere near enough. The serving size on the back of the bag is a bit low...live and learn. The meal was good though.
heh. I eat two bags to myself
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I ate a whole pack last night (prepared by boiling then frying as described above) with stir-fry veg, chilli & garlic sauce, and oven-baked salmon on top. Really good! My husband had the same but with egg noodles, I tried a little and honestly think mine worked better.0
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tkphotogirl wrote: »I ate a whole pack last night (prepared by boiling then frying as described above) with stir-fry veg, chilli & garlic sauce, and oven-baked salmon on top. Really good! My husband had the same but with egg noodles, I tried a little and honestly think mine worked better.
It's a bummer they have to be refrigerated or I would stock up. Might snag five or so extra bags next week to snack on though
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