"Miracle noodles?"

vinylscratch
vinylscratch Posts: 218 Member
edited October 7 in Food and Nutrition
I've heard conflicting things: a godsend, shredded jellyfish, smells like feet, etc.

I wish these weren't too good to be true, because I'm a noodle fiend. Does anyone have any experience with these?
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  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    I personally love them, but you can't go in expecting noodles. Different taste and texture (which I actually like better than normal noodles). Make sure to rinse them well first. Soaking them in milk for a few minutes also helps to take away the smell.
  • Jdubmarie
    Jdubmarie Posts: 66 Member
    I tried them once and thought they were decent. I put spaghetti sauce on top and wasn't a huge fan of that but I want to try them again with some olive oil, garlic, and parmesan.
  • vinylscratch
    vinylscratch Posts: 218 Member
    I personally love them, but you can't go in expecting noodles. Different taste and texture (which I actually like better than normal noodles). Make sure to rinse them well first. Soaking them in milk for a few minutes also helps to take away the smell.

    Are they softer? I LOVE overcooked ramen, is it anything similar? I read somewhere that if you rinse them, then toast them in a dry skillet they are a little more noodle-like...
  • RAQUELINATOVAR
    RAQUELINATOVAR Posts: 221 Member
    they are kinda chewy.
  • maniv01
    maniv01 Posts: 12
    Now I'm curious!! Where can I find this noodles?
  • TinaLRoman
    TinaLRoman Posts: 41 Member
    I love them but it took a few times before that happened. Like the first person said, don't expect them to be like pasta noodles. The texture is completely different, and they take on the flavor of whatever you have seasoned them with. If I'm using them for anything other than soup, I'll dry roast them first to get rid of any excess water so I don't water down what I'm eating. You'll definitely want to rinse them first.

    I eat them in place of rice and pasta now. For rice I simply cut them into small pieces, rinse them and then dry roast.
  • stephaniep12345mfp
    stephaniep12345mfp Posts: 116 Member
    I like them and think they're a good alternative to pasta. You definitely can't expect them to have the same texture and consistency as pasta, but you can use them in lots of different ways. I'm an insulin-dependent diabetic so watching carbs is important to me, but I love pasta and these are an excellent substitute for pasta cravings. Before I discovered them I was using spaghetti squash as a pasta alternative but these are way better!
  • Nicoleo1
    Nicoleo1 Posts: 159 Member
    I like them, but you'll be disappointed if you think they will be 'just like noodles'. I made the peanut sauce recipe (I think it was on the website) and my husband and I agreed that we could use those instead of noodles.
  • I really really wanna try these but I've yet to try to find a place where they are sold by my house.
  • rswarrick
    rswarrick Posts: 1 Member
    Once you get past the preservative smell and wash them, they are ok. They are a little rubbery, but fine with a curry or any kind of substantial sauce. It helps as a filler. Don't try to eat them just with butter/garlic!!
  • martalaurazayas
    martalaurazayas Posts: 75 Member
    I absolutely love them. You have to rinse them well. Then you have to boil them for a couple of minutes. All the fishy smell will be gone if you do this. They are very versatile in cooking. They are also very filling. They are not something you would eat alone since they really have no taste. You have to blend them with something else. I'm not a spaghetti fan but I have made Asian style recipes with them which make them very tasty. I also enjoy them with curry sauces. Simple butter or olive oil sautees are nice too but there is too many calories in the oil and butter.
  • I personally love them, but you can't go in expecting noodles. Different taste and texture (which I actually like better than normal noodles). Make sure to rinse them well first. Soaking them in milk for a few minutes also helps to take away the smell.
    ^^^ excactly! Love them!
  • nikicrin
    nikicrin Posts: 40 Member
    does anyone know if this is just a US thing? am in UK...

    thanks
  • deadstarsunburn
    deadstarsunburn Posts: 1,337 Member
    they are kinda chewy.

    I couldn't think of how to explain the texture but this is it!
    They gross me out beyond belief. They ruined my appetite and that's really hard to do.
    I had two bags I threw them both in the trash they smelled, tasted, and felt bad.

    You won't really know until you buy a bag and try it. =]
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    I didn't find that the ones I buy are smelly but I've only used the actual Miracle Noodles (brand name) and I rinsed them in water pretty well. I think they are a little chewy, and the texture is definitely a bit different than spaghetti, but I've used them in stir fry and they were awesome that way. They are a lot like cellophane or glass noodles (clear rice noodles). My husband doesn't even question them when I add them to stir fry and he questions ANYTHING that's even remotely different.
  • martalaurazayas
    martalaurazayas Posts: 75 Member
    You can order them online http://www.miraclenoodle.com/default.aspx You can also see videos and recipes there as well.
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    does anyone know if this is just a US thing? am in UK...

    thanks
    http://miraclenoodle.com/default.aspx

    They ship to the UK. I buy mine from Amazon.com, so you might check there as well.
  • Does anyone know where you can usually find them? And a brand name perhaps? I really want to try as well!
  • kashmirkat
    kashmirkat Posts: 31 Member
    I use them in stir fry type dishes the most as they seem to work best (IMO) in that situation. I buy them at the Asian grocery where they are MUCH cheaper than buying the 'miracle noodles' in the ad. Look for shirataki or yam noodles in the asian market if you go that route :) I haven't bought them in a while, I might have to get some soon, thanks for the reminder! lol

    (in the refrigerated section is where I find them if it helps)
  • Where can you get them in the U.S
  • kashmirkat
    kashmirkat Posts: 31 Member
    Where can you get them in the U.S

    I buy them at Asian markets here in the states, but some grocery stores have them or they can be ordered online - even amazon has them - but there also asian online grocery sites etc :)
  • Tried them - not a huge fan... a little fishy smelling. I bought two 'bags' in the organic section of my supermarket. I'll try to rince more, soak in milk, and throw in a pan to see if it improves anything. Thanks for the suggestions!
  • mjbrenner
    mjbrenner Posts: 222 Member
    Miracle Noodles is a brand name of shirataki noodles. Shirataki are noodles made entirely from glucomannan, a soluble fiber. They have no calories and no net carbs, which makes them pretty amazing, no matter if you are under a caloric restriction diet or a carb restriction diet. There is another variety of shirataki noodle that adds tofu, and thus a handful of calories, as well.

    Shirataki noodles come in a liquid-filled pouch. When you first open the pouch, it smells awful. Ignore that smell. If you rinse the noodles very well for a few minutes under running water, you can get rid of most of it. Heating the noodles in the microwave or in a pot if boiling water for another two minutes will kill the odor completely. This whole process takes less time than cooking normal pasta.

    I like to add the noodles to stir-fries. I haven't tried them Italian style yet, but they seem to work better in baked pasta dishes from what I can tell. The noodles themselves have no flavor and a very chewy texture. They feel much more firm than a typical pasta, but the difference isn't huge.

    It's worth nothing that unless you already eat a good deal of soluble fiber in your diet, you might experience some gassy consequences to eating the noodles. This is not bad - it's just the healthy bacteria in your digestive system throwing a party because you are finally giving them the nutrients they need to help you be healthy.
  • They are not like pasta noodles. They are more like the noodles you'd get in Top Ramen. It is a matter of taste if you like or don't like them.
  • Hey,
    I love em'. But I didn't until I got the right recipe. This isn't the lightest recipe on earth, but it's a great "intro to shiritaki".

    Also get the Tofu Shiritaki noodles. They are a little less "rubbery" and only a few more calories.

    1. Get two bags of noodles(I like the angel hair, but that's a personal preference)
    2. Rinse those noodles for a good 2-3 minutes they'll feel less slimy and a little stickier. You can't really over-rinse these guys.
    3. Make a stack of like 10 paper towels. Actual I usually make mine 2 towels wide by 5 towels thick. Put your washed noodles on and roll the whole thing up to get as much water out as you can. Let it sit.
    4. In a frying pan saute a few pieces of bacon(2-3 pieces) until it gives all it's love.
    5. Saute a shallot or some garlic in the bacon grease until it softens.
    6. Take the noodles out of the towels. Cut them into 2-3 inch pieces with sciscors. This will help them not seem so "rubbery".
    7. Saute the noodles for 4-5 minutes to help the noodles dehydrate a little more and really get the smokey/garlicy goodness.
    8. Add some speghetti sauce
    9. Top with the chopped up bacon!

    Enjoy!

    Kelly
  • maniv01
    maniv01 Posts: 12
    My friend just told me that you can get the Shirataki noodles, which i think is is miracle noodles, at Farmer's market in the frozen food area. Sprout is where she got them from. Whole food might have them too.
  • Menene
    Menene Posts: 121 Member
    I buy them at Publix Grocery. I like them but like stated rinse them well and they are a little chewy
  • You can get them at any japanese market for a lot cheaper. They are called shirataki noodles.
  • radicalreader
    radicalreader Posts: 207 Member
    I tried them in a hungry girl recipe.

    I didn't mind the smell at all (I like the smell of fish), but I couldn't get past the texture. It was like eating slimy, chewy, rubber bands. Chomp, chomp, chomp, chomp, swallow, gag. I managed to get down the first bite, but had to spit out the second bite and dump the entire recipe in the trash. And I'm not a picky eater. There are very few foods that I physically can not eat without gagging.
  • does anyone know if this is just a US thing? am in UK...

    thanks
    http://miraclenoodle.com/default.aspx

    They ship to the UK. I buy mine from Amazon.com, so you might check there as well.

    I'm in the UK as well. They sell them on their site in 10-packs which is a bit much to just try them. Amazon.co.uk has them in a 6-pack for £15 so I ordered from there. They are pricey! those are small single-serve packs. Might be worth a trip to China Town if you're near London!
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