Shirataki Noodles

scarlettd12 · January 2012

So I follow Hungry Girl and she raves about these noodles. I also just came across a recipe on here that sounded delicious and called for them. However, I bought them once and went through the tedious process of cooking these noodles that Hungry Girl talks about. I remember something about drying them really good? Anyway, I took one bite of them and spit it out, throwing the rest away. It wasn't the taste I don't think, but more the texture of them. Maybe there is a trick to cooking them? Anyone have this problem or have any suggestions?

tigersword · January 2012

I don't consider those food. Then again, I don't consider most of the processed crap Hungry Girl pushes as food, either, so I might not be a good info source.

cavaaller_85 · January 2012

Eek...yeah, I would definitely try to stick to her veggie-based recipes--they are more natural and waaaay tastier! However, I did make a recipe last week with those noodles, and it was the first time I've been able to prepare them in a way that I enjoy!

Look up her Noodlicious Zucchini Pancakes. They're pretty tasty, low-calorie, and the noodles aren't really acting as a pasta substitute. I think that's where the issue is--if you think of them as pasta, you'll be (sorely) disappointed.

pcteck2 · January 2012

I didn't like them either. I could not get past the rubbery texture! I would rather eat a smaller amount of REAL food.

Crystal_Pistol · January 2012

They are NOTHING to rave about. I use them because I tend to use my carbs on things like cookies and end up stuck come spaghetti dinner time.

1. RINSE THEM WELL (I am probably obsessive. They stink to high hell, so I rinse like crazy).
2. Microwave them then pat them dry. I think it must clear the funk away.
3. Don't make them the centerpiece of your meal. They really don't taste great. They are okay in spaghetti and I can live with them.

The people saying they taste great obviously eat some nasty ****. Gingersnaps taste great. These noodles are serviceable.

CHEFCH♥ZZ · January 2012

I don't consider those food. Then again, I don't consider most of the processed crap Hungry Girl pushes as food, either, so I might not be a good info source.

they are made from yams. ya know, sweet potatoes.............uh food!

i found they work best prepared in asian dishes. i dont eat them often but w/ the packs i bought before, i tried italian, indian, and asian.

jill___ · January 2012

If you wash them, and then dry them REALLY REALLY well, they're not awful. And when I say wash and dry them well, I mean rinse then 4 or 5 time to get that gross smell off, and after washing, press them between paper towels, and then let them sit out for about 15 minutes before cooking with them.

I don't think it's really worth the trouble -- they don't fill you up and they don't taste that great. I think a serving of whole wheat pasta with lots of veggies is WAY more filling and nutritious.

Otis08052005 · January 2012

I actually like the shirataki noodles. I rinse them really well, pat dry and then throw them into the wok with a garlicky stir fry. They remind me of top ramen noodles and they're good all stirred in with the veggies and garlic. That's the only way I've eaten them. Even my picky family ate them. They didn't come back for seconds, but they didn't complain either.

UpEarly · January 2012

Maybe there is a trick to cooking them? Anyone have this problem or have any suggestions?

Nope... in my book, they're inedible. I could put the most delicious, flavorful, decadent sauce over them, and they would still be like fishy rubber-bands.

I know lots of people really like them, but I think they are a crime against food!

april_beth · January 2012

I thought it was just me and the rubbery texture...even my husband spit them out and that guy eats anything!!!

WishfulShrinking331 · January 2012

Yea they were freaking gross, I've tried too many times with them

rudegyal_b · January 2012

i like them, especially the house foods tofu ones, 40 cals a package

mizjohnston · January 2012

I just went through this today. Rubbery fish smell is exactly the description lol. But the stir fry thing? Hmmmmmmm maybe :ohwell:

dubist · January 2012

i found they work best prepared in asian dishes.

+1
In a recipe I replace vermicelli/bean thread noodles then I think they are good.
I don't look at them as a flour pasta replacement.

sexygenius · January 2012

i bought a bunch- they were on sale and tried tons of different ways of preparing them.. I never got to a point that i actually liked them, i didnt find out that they can be made sort of edible ish.. but i never enjoyed eating them... cutting zuchini like noodles can make some very very yummy dishes though.. i would highly suggest doing that instead

namenumber · January 2012

The people saying they taste great obviously eat some nasty ****. Gingersnaps taste great. These noodles are serviceable.

LOL! I feel the same way when people rave about "food" that tastes/feels disgusting. I'm like, "No, the homemade from scratch brownies that I'm currently double-fisting taste great."

chevysarah · January 2012

i like them, especially the house foods tofu ones, 40 cals a package

Me too! I just made a "Pad Thai" with them tonight and it turned out really yummy. So in my books they are alright!

captainlindarg · January 2012

I've only had them once, and I prepared them with a peanut sauce and chicken and veggies and I really liked it! They were mostly tasteless to me... but the flavorful sauce and veggies more than made up for it! I think they're best used in asian dishes because they kind of remnd me of udon or other asian noodles, not like traditional pasta at all. I hope this helps!

rainbowbow · January 2012

I'm done trying to replace pasta... First with the spaghetti squash and it's "crisp" texture, then these... =\

Blech! I hear they make "rice" now too.

JJeMitchell · January 2012

Well, Dr. Oz recommends Shiratake noodles too, so I don't think it would be ...bad for you, but:

I use Barilla Plus pasta, which is rich in Fiber, Protein and Omega 3.

If you only have 1 serving, it's 200 calories. Still a lot, but you get the extra boost of essential nutrients

MzGrinch9250 · January 2012

I eat these noodles almost every day. The longer you cook them the softer they become. While I rinse them, I heat a nonstick pan on high and then dry fry them. I cook them for 10 minutes before I add any other ingredient to my pan.

scarlettd12 · January 2012

I thought I wasn't preparing them right, but apparently they just suck! haha I guess I won't be attempting them again. Thanks for everyone's input!

vox23 · January 2012

i hated them.

april_beth · January 2012

The people saying they taste great obviously eat some nasty ****. Gingersnaps taste great. These noodles are serviceable.

LOL! I feel the same way when people rave about "food" that tastes/feels disgusting. I'm like, "No, the homemade from scratch brownies that I'm currently double-fisting taste great."

OMFG HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH

Diary_Queen · January 2012

I like these noodles and use them often, but I also make sure I purchase a brand that I get consistently from a local asian market (though the name escapes me at the moment). As others, I make sure I rinse them well and I rinse in warm water, then microwave and dry exceedingly well. I start the noodle rinsing & drying process before I start cooking anything else and let them sit in a collander in the sink that is filled with paper towels. Then I get a new set of paper towels and squeeze them! The texture is something that one has to get used to. It's not the mushy processed flour feel of regular noodles. I'm okay with that. It reminds me of spaghetti squash a bit. Tougher to chew, but for the lower calories, it's totally worth it in my book. I also make sure I use scissors and cut my noodles into smaller pieces so I feel more accomplished while chewing... i.e. I chew a bit less that way.

hpsnickers1 · January 2012

I don't consider those food. Then again, I don't consider most of the processed crap Hungry Girl pushes as food, either, so I might not be a good info source.

they are made from yams. ya know, sweet potatoes.............uh food!

i found they work best prepared in asian dishes. i dont eat them often but w/ the packs i bought before, i tried italian, indian, and asian.

No they are a processed food product. Like all noodles. They are made from yams but don't look like yams. They are processed.

SLaw4215 · January 2012

I have the same problem with the texture. I suggest you get the angel hair pasta size. The larger the noodle size the more rubbery they feel to my teeth. IF you can get past the texture and remind yourself of the actual real nutritional value and nearly nothing for calories -- these do really well with sauces. One of my favorite meals is Shirataki Noodles with pasta sauce and Morning Star Chix patty (made like chicken parm). You may also consider using the noodles with something like broccholi slaw...because that has a crunchier texture...if you combine the two into a stir fry the combination of textures might be enough to help you forget it's a little rubbery.

mrsdizzyd84 · January 2012

i like them, especially the house foods tofu ones, 40 cals a package

Yes! I buy this brand. I rinse them under very hot water for about 1 minute. Then I shake them dry and toss them in with my stir fry. They taste just fine to me. Like most tofu, they taste like whatever you put them in. I don't mind them at all.

tigersword · January 2012

I don't consider those food. Then again, I don't consider most of the processed crap Hungry Girl pushes as food, either, so I might not be a good info source.

they are made from yams. ya know, sweet potatoes.............uh food!

Well I'll start by saying the konjac yam is nothing like a sweet potato. And these are made of water and glucomannan. Glucomannan is a soluble fiber that can be derived from the konjac yam, and is also derived from wood pulp from pine trees. It's a completely processed food item.

Answer this, even if they were made from sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes have calories, so where did the calories go, since these supposedly have none? They can't just disappear.

DizsJourney · January 2012

I really like the shirataki noodles. they don't taste like pasta, so if you go in expecting that, you will automatically be disappointed. Like others have said, the smaller the size of the noodle, the better the texture. I also go to an Asian Supermarket to get my noodles. I like them much better than the miracle type noodles. While i will occasionally eat these as regular spaghetti noodles, most times I eat them in a stir fry. the most important thing to remember is that like tofu, they take on the taste of what you cook them with. i rinse them a couple times (nothing major) and i'll throw them in a really hot pan for a minute or two, stirring them around. I add sesame oil and cook for a couple more minutes. This is my standard way to prepare the noodles. then i'll add what ever meat & veggies im in the mood for, season and stir fry. the last recommendation i would give is not to give up on them after the first taste. they may not work for everyone, but like i said, i really like them.

JAllen32 · January 2012

I don't consider those food. Then again, I don't consider most of the processed crap Hungry Girl pushes as food, either, so I might not be a good info source.

they are made from yams. ya know, sweet potatoes.............uh food!

i found they work best prepared in asian dishes. i dont eat them often but w/ the packs i bought before, i tried italian, indian, and asian.

Side note: Yams and sweet potatoes are not the same thing.

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