0 calorie noodles?

Leiki
Leiki Posts: 526 Member
edited November 11 in Food and Nutrition
I was just at the supermarket and saw yam noodles. Each variety is from 0-4 calories for a 3 ounce serving. Has anyone tried these? Are they any good, and are they as filling as regular noodles? Also, if you have recipes using these noodles, I would love to see them.
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  • DEIDRE1112
    DEIDRE1112 Posts: 2
    i've been looking for these in my store and haven't found them. What store did you find them in? Are they in a certain section? what is the name?

    Dr Oz talked about them and how low they are in calories compared to any other type of pasta.

    I think you can put anything on them that you would put on pasta...
  • FreshStart89
    FreshStart89 Posts: 297 Member
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  • Leiki
    Leiki Posts: 526 Member
    I found them at the Asian market in the refrigerated noodle sections (next to tofu and won ton skins). They literally say yam noodle on it (below some Chinese characters, usually)
  • Caffeine_Addict
    Caffeine_Addict Posts: 178 Member
    yam noodles sounds awesome. where did u see them?
  • OMGLeigh
    OMGLeigh Posts: 236
    They are chewy but I still think they are good.
    Warning: they smell horrible. You will need to rinse them, dry them in a pan, and then possibly boil them for a moment.
  • DEIDRE1112
    DEIDRE1112 Posts: 2
    I found them at the Asian market in the refrigerated noodle sections (next to tofu and won ton skins). They literally say yam noodle on it (below some Chinese characters, usually)

    Thanks! I looked at the Asian Market near my house but not in the refrigerated section...will look again
  • monalissanne
    monalissanne Posts: 159 Member
    For some reason I feel like I found some rice noodles like this at Kroger or HEB and I just mixed them up with some soy sauce.

    The ones I had weren't refrigerated, They were just in the Asian aisle with the rice noodles and vermicelli.
  • hexrei
    hexrei Posts: 163
    Wow. I thought yams were starchy. Are yams this low in calories too?
  • Chloe_Chaos_
    Chloe_Chaos_ Posts: 150 Member
    I make a home made pho with them. I've read that they aren't very good with Italian dishes. But the pho I make with them is AMAZING. I just use low sodium chicken broth, some chicken, onions, green onions, some parsley, and any other condiments I'd like. Be sure you rinse them very well. They have a very odd texture but they are insanely filling and once you get used to them they are GREAT!
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    if they are anything like the shiritake (sp) noodles, no thanks. They were like rubber and smelled like fish. I rinsed them thouroughly and still tasted nasty.
  • OMGLeigh
    OMGLeigh Posts: 236
    I found them at the Asian market in the refrigerated noodle sections (next to tofu and won ton skins). They literally say yam noodle on it (below some Chinese characters, usually)

    Thanks! I looked at the Asian Market near my house but not in the refrigerated section...will look again

    I've also found them in many large grocery stores near the tofu. If they don't say Yam they will certainly say Shirataki.
    These are the ones I find most often in stores, http://www.shiratakinoodles.net/shirataki.jpg
    If you think these are going to taste like sweet potato then you are going to be in for a surprise.
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
    i think i'll stick to spaghetti squash.... 1 cup = about 45 calories
  • JSMSDSAS05
    JSMSDSAS05 Posts: 136 Member
    if they are anything like the shiritake (sp) noodles, no thanks. They were like rubber and smelled like fish. I rinsed them thouroughly and still tasted nasty.

    I'm with him! ^ Everyone was raving about these tofu shiritake noodles so I tried them.......no thank you!
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
    I found them at the Asian market in the refrigerated noodle sections (next to tofu and won ton skins). They literally say yam noodle on it (below some Chinese characters, usually)

    Thanks! I looked at the Asian Market near my house but not in the refrigerated section...will look again

    I've also found them in many large grocery stores near the tofu. If they don't say Yam they will certainly say Shirataki.
    These are the ones I find most often in stores, http://www.shiratakinoodles.net/shirataki.jpg
    If you think these are going to taste like sweet potato then you are going to be in for a surprise.

    maybe it's like rice noodles.. they are made from mung beans
    maybe the yam noodles are made from something else as well?
  • JSMSDSAS05
    JSMSDSAS05 Posts: 136 Member
    i think i'll stick to spaghetti squash.... 1 cup = about 45 calories

    Sorry if this is sa dumb question but what is spaghetti squash? :wink: Is it pretty much self explanatory?? And what do you do with it? Eat it by itself or make sumthing with it? Thanks
  • OMGLeigh
    OMGLeigh Posts: 236
    I found them at the Asian market in the refrigerated noodle sections (next to tofu and won ton skins). They literally say yam noodle on it (below some Chinese characters, usually)

    Thanks! I looked at the Asian Market near my house but not in the refrigerated section...will look again

    I've also found them in many large grocery stores near the tofu. If they don't say Yam they will certainly say Shirataki.
    These are the ones I find most often in stores, http://www.shiratakinoodles.net/shirataki.jpg
    If you think these are going to taste like sweet potato then you are going to be in for a surprise.

    maybe it's like rice noodles.. they are made from mung beans
    maybe the yam noodles are made from something else as well?
    They are all likely made from Konjac, also called the elephant yam.
  • OMGLeigh
    OMGLeigh Posts: 236
    i think i'll stick to spaghetti squash.... 1 cup = about 45 calories

    Sorry if this is sa dumb question but what is spaghetti squash? :wink: Is it pretty much self explanatory?? And what do you do with it? Eat it by itself or make sumthing with it? Thanks

    An amazing squash where the fibers inside are long like spaghetti. You can cut it in half and roast or microwave it, then take a fork and break up the strands. It is tasty with salt and pepper, but you could use it with marinara if you wanted to.
  • VeganPanda
    VeganPanda Posts: 582 Member
    These noodles = rubber. Not worth it, I'd rather have the real thing.
  • heaven6
    heaven6 Posts: 5
    Anytime I get in the mood for food w/ noodles for stir fry I substitue broccoli slaw or cabbage as the noodles. I really like the spinach pasta but it is hard to find in my area. I would definitely try yam noodles though.
  • JSMSDSAS05
    JSMSDSAS05 Posts: 136 Member
    i think i'll stick to spaghetti squash.... 1 cup = about 45 calories

    Sorry if this is sa dumb question but what is spaghetti squash? :wink: Is it pretty much self explanatory?? And what do you do with it? Eat it by itself or make sumthing with it? Thanks

    An amazing squash where the fibers inside are long like spaghetti. You can cut it in half and roast or microwave it, then take a fork and break up the strands. It is tasty with salt and pepper, but you could use it with marinara if you wanted to.

    oh okay....another dumb question......is spaghetti squash the same thing as squash? or r they 2 diff things?
  • scienceteacherAK
    scienceteacherAK Posts: 94 Member
    Ditto.

    If you dare, rise them, rinse them again, then again, and again. They smell nasty and you really need to cook them in something super flavorful.

    I prefer the yam noodles over the shritake ones, but really, nothing can compare to real pasta!
  • mrosem87
    mrosem87 Posts: 31
    I think they're good enough of a substitute. They are filling! Like someone mentioned above, they smell funny at first. Just rinse them. I usually add them to hot miso soup with some tofu, sprinkled seaweed, and ****ake mushrooms. You can use them as substitute for ramen or chow mein. =)
  • OMGLeigh
    OMGLeigh Posts: 236
    i think i'll stick to spaghetti squash.... 1 cup = about 45 calories

    Sorry if this is sa dumb question but what is spaghetti squash? :wink: Is it pretty much self explanatory?? And what do you do with it? Eat it by itself or make sumthing with it? Thanks

    An amazing squash where the fibers inside are long like spaghetti. You can cut it in half and roast or microwave it, then take a fork and break up the strands. It is tasty with salt and pepper, but you could use it with marinara if you wanted to.

    oh okay....another dumb question......is spaghetti squash the same thing as squash? or r they 2 diff things?

    They are similar to other winter squashes, not summer squashes. Winter squashes have a harder rind that you would not eat. Others would be butternut squash, acorn squash, pumpkins, etc.
    With summer squash (which grow in abundance during the summer) you eat the entire thing.
  • piercedanatomy
    piercedanatomy Posts: 28 Member
    I like them. The ones I get are 6 calories per serving. I use them with my stir fry. They are called shirataki noodles. They are normally in the Asian food section or you can get them at an Asian food store. You can also order them online. Here is one website that carries them. This is the brand that I use.
    http://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/product/orchids-white-shirataki-noodles?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base
  • JSMSDSAS05
    JSMSDSAS05 Posts: 136 Member
    Ditto.

    If you dare, rise them, rinse them again, then again, and again. They smell nasty and you really need to cook them in something super flavorful.

    I prefer the yam noodles over the shritake ones, but really, nothing can compare to real pasta!

    so what is the difference between these yam ones and the shiritake? or r they pretty much the same?
  • piercedanatomy
    piercedanatomy Posts: 28 Member
    I've also used spaghetti squash for my spaghetti and it's a decent substitute. I cook mine in the microwave and it only takes 10-15 minutes depending on the size.
  • gleechick609
    gleechick609 Posts: 544 Member
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    Just eat the real thing!!!
  • DSMAW
    DSMAW Posts: 15 Member
    I have tried these before and they were ok. They are called Shirataki "Skinny Noodles". As long as you rinse them well to get the smell away they won't to bad. I made spaghetti with mine. I just mixed mine with ground turkey breast and mariana sauce. Here is a website with some recipes: http://www.genkiusainc.com/preparation_recipes/index.html

    I found it was way cheaper to buy these noodles at the Asian market
  • Soapstone
    Soapstone Posts: 134 Member
    You can make "noodles" out of zuchinni with a mandolin slicer, and they are delicious when prepared right, with the right sauce and toppings :)
  • JSMSDSAS05
    JSMSDSAS05 Posts: 136 Member
    i think i'll stick to spaghetti squash.... 1 cup = about 45 calories

    Sorry if this is sa dumb question but what is spaghetti squash? :wink: Is it pretty much self explanatory?? And what do you do with it? Eat it by itself or make sumthing with it? Thanks

    An amazing squash where the fibers inside are long like spaghetti. You can cut it in half and roast or microwave it, then take a fork and break up the strands. It is tasty with salt and pepper, but you could use it with marinara if you wanted to.

    oh okay....another dumb question......is spaghetti squash the same thing as squash? or r they 2 diff things?

    They are similar to other winter squashes, not summer squashes. Winter squashes have a harder rind that you would not eat. Others would be butternut squash, acorn squash, pumpkins, etc.
    With summer squash (which grow in abundance during the summer) you eat the entire thing.

    alright! thanks for answering all my questions!!! maybe I will try that next time I go to the store!
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