Miracle Noodle?

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  • shelleylynnb
    shelleylynnb Posts: 11
    I'm sorry but the Miracle Noodles are so gross. I hate the taste and the texture. And I really hate the smell, even after washing them. I just don't eat pasta or rice any more but these disgusting Miracle Noodles are no substitute for real pasta. I tried these Miracle Noodles with other sauces and spices and I still couldn't stand these noodles.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    I think they are "real" as in, yes you can buy them and eat them, and yes they have (apparently) no calories.

    Whether they are "real" as in this definitition of food: "a nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth", you'd have to answer no.
    They are a vehicle for carrying sauce into your stomach and making you feel as though you've eaten something, but they don't provide any nutrition and won't help to maintain life and growth.

    These kinds of non-foods make me really uneasy - what kind of society do we live in where we are prepared to pay money for something that looks and behaves like food but doesn't provide us with a single calorie worth of energy?? It means that we are eating purely for pleasure, not to fuel our bodies. While I love food and eating and I'm all for enjoying it, this just makes me think that as a society, we have lost our way.
  • crise40g
    crise40g Posts: 60 Member
    My buddy at work eats that stuff all the time. It's alright if you have to have a noodle. I ate some and it just takes on the flavor of whatever your using. Living here in Hawaii, it's pretty easy to find.
  • firesoforion
    firesoforion Posts: 1,017 Member
    I tried the shirataki noodles, and I found they were alternately good and horrible depending on how I prepared them lol. The best way I did them was combined with a little coconut oil, canned tuna, onions and turmeric.
  • Thesis_gut
    Thesis_gut Posts: 56 Member
    Those noodles can walk on water! That's why they are difficult to wash.

    Fantastic! I need to try them just for that!

    But really, the shirataki noodles sound like a better deal than the miracle noodles overall. Going to see if I can find them here in the UK. Sounds like either will work well with spicy Asian dishes like a Thai green curry or sweet & sour chicken.
  • raybanfan11
    raybanfan11 Posts: 12
    Try shirataki noodles. It is also zero cal. You can buy a whole package for about $2-$6 each depending on brand and weight. And substitue it for pancit noodles. If you know a filipino.. they can probably teach you how to cook pancit. *drools*
  • krisntraining
    krisntraining Posts: 201 Member
    I have not read all replies so I apologize in advance if I repeat...

    Our whole foods had a 3 for $4 deal so I got spaghetti, angel hair and fettuccine. I was nervous about the fishy after taste as many folks warned about it, BUT... They were great! I was diligent about washing them and parboiling them for 2-3 minutes and wow, so good!

    The spaghetti I did with low sodium soy sauce shrimp, and stir fry veggies and loved it! Then the junk food miracle of all time!! ... (a lot of sodium though, FYI...). Ramen noodles! My hangover/comfort food. 2 servings, whole bag angel hair shiritake noodles, 1 can Campbells French onion soup, chipotle pepper spice ( I like spicy) and I sprinkled 1 tbls Parmesan cheese on top. yum!!

    So, after reading some replies I will clarify they are 20 calories per serving, 2 servings per bag of the ones I bought at whole foods which is why I said 2 servings in my post... But 20 cals, really? Not too bad and they did not say "0" cals so I did not feel mislead at all.
  • cowgirlnana
    cowgirlnana Posts: 1
    I have been a huge fan of the Tofu Shirataki noodles for a few years now. Depending on where you live, you can find them at most whole food type stores , Trader Joes and Safeway (Ca). Also check out the local Asian stores as they may have them too.

    If keeping calories at bay is what you're aiming for I have another fab food for you to try...with the noodles and with any other foods. The brand is called WaldenFarms. Their products have no calories, fat, carbs, gluten, or sugar of any kind. I just happen to stubble upon these items a few weeks ago and everything that I have tried so far has been great. I love the Bacon Ranch salad dressing, the chocolate sauce, caramel sauce and dip too. And oh the Alfredo was great with the Tofu Shiritaki noodles and the Rocky Chicken with Mozzarella and Basil meatballs I got at Costco. Next time I'm adding broccoli to this dish...yummmmmie!!! And don't get me started on the apples with the caramel sauce...better than eating a caramel apple and with no sugar or calories!!! If you can't find these products go to: www.waldenfarms.com and see all the different products they offer. I'll tell you right now, I'm hooked.
  • mjlobeau
    mjlobeau Posts: 28 Member
    tofu shiritaki noodles are awesome. i would buy miracle noodles in a second, but they dont see that specific brand where i live. great alternative to pasta. love.
  • xxempress
    xxempress Posts: 122
    I haven't tried the miracle noodles, but the shirataki noodles are my new favorites! I tried the hungry girl fettucine and am HOOKED!

    http://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=468

    I'm fortunte to have a store in my area that sells them. I wouldn't have tried them if I had to order a bunch online!

    --ash :heart:

    That sounds super delicious; heard they soak up flavors/sauces well!! Mosdef need to check these out((=
  • MWPapabear
    MWPapabear Posts: 1
    Yeah - the thicker fettucine ones are a bit much, but the angel hair is much better. I tried the 'rice' too. Meh. Nothing to write home for, but when you're not having rice or pasta - there you go!

    I picked some garlic herb ones up but haven't cooked them up yet. Will see...
  • CelebrateLife
    CelebrateLife Posts: 247 Member
    Shirataki noodles are great!
    Many ways to prepare them and if you're looking to lose weight quickly safe and effectively they're fantastic-- At one point I lost a great deal of weight consuming these noodles along with chicken seafood and vegetables
    For those of you who spend time washing them or just don't want to do it -- I've discovered that letting the noodles soak in ice cold water before preparing them really gets the smell out ( put Noodles in bowl of ice cold water let sit drain water and repeat while preparing them to be cooked-- not necessary to dry them once it's over the heat in the pan it will dry off)
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