Let's Talk About Shirataki Noodles

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  • MystiqueASAP
    MystiqueASAP Posts: 747
    I love shirataki noodles. I get mine from Whole Foods ranging in price from $1.37 to $4.00 depending on the brand, flavor, or texture, which is a lot cheaper than buying them online. The Spinach Fettuccine shirataki noodles are great as well.
  • jleWings
    jleWings Posts: 19 Member
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  • mavsfan2009
    mavsfan2009 Posts: 261 Member
    I guess my biggest question is what the purpose of dry frying the noodles is. Will they be crunchy on the outside? Does it change the taste? I have rinsed and heated the noodles, then sauteed mushrooms and added them in and it tasted great.
  • Kerri_is_so_very
    Kerri_is_so_very Posts: 999 Member
    Sounds good
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    I guess my biggest question is what the purpose of dry frying the noodles is. Will they be crunchy on the outside? Does it change the taste? I have rinsed and heated the noodles, then sauteed mushrooms and added them in and it tasted great.

    If you've got something that works I'd sure stick with it.

    Dry frying doesn't make them crunchy at all. They stay just as "limber" as before you cook them. I do it because it makes the sliminess go away which makes them seem a lot more like pasta noodles.

    I even dry fry them before I put them in soup or pho.

    Like I said, though-- do what works for you!

    -Chelle
  • bluecrabbreeze
    bluecrabbreeze Posts: 3
    Thank you for the tip on dry frying the noodles- I absolutely love them this way!
  • joyfuldutchgirl
    joyfuldutchgirl Posts: 9
    bump.

    thanks, chelle! i've had shirataki noodles in the past and didn't like them. you give me hope!
  • sweetazcandi524
    sweetazcandi524 Posts: 27 Member
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  • jarrettfam
    jarrettfam Posts: 186 Member
    Bump!
  • becca14u2nv
    becca14u2nv Posts: 55 Member
    I have been curious about these but not brave enough to try. With your recommendations and some of your recipes I just might have to.
  • newlife4cindy
    newlife4cindy Posts: 44 Member
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  • everytree
    everytree Posts: 127
    I still can't find the non-tofu ones anywhere around here. I even went into the big asian supermarket. Any Canadians been able to find them anywhere?

    I am going across the border into the US next week and want to try to find some but don't want to have to search all over for them so does anyone know of a chain of grocery stores down there that carries them?

    Help a noodle loving girl out! lol!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I still can't find the non-tofu ones anywhere around here. I even went into the big asian supermarket. Any Canadians been able to find them anywhere?

    I am going across the border into the US next week and want to try to find some but don't want to have to search all over for them so does anyone know of a chain of grocery stores down there that carries them?

    Help a noodle loving girl out! lol!
    For me (US) the asian markets have never had the tofu ones. I got mine at whole foods (a chain), and even my tiny neighborhood co-op (in the tofu section).
    Good luck!
  • JNALTBK
    JNALTBK Posts: 136 Member
    Will try these if I can find them in Canada! Any Canadians out there know who sells them??? Thanks.
  • kmcmen
    kmcmen Posts: 12
    Thanks for the info on these noodles. Never heard of them but will look next time I head to the store.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Will try these if I can find them in Canada! Any Canadians out there know who sells them??? Thanks.
    http://www.shiratakinoodlescanada.com/tofu-shirataki-noodles-canada/
    does this help?
    (otherwise ignore the link, it's for HCG diet crap)

    For the tofu ones: they are usually in the tofu department.

    for the yam ones they are usually in the refrigerated noodle section of asian markets.
  • kford9
    kford9 Posts: 16 Member
    thanks for sharing! i will be trying these!
  • reddi2roll
    reddi2roll Posts: 356 Member
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  • susybon
    susybon Posts: 36 Member
    thanks! Saving for kater
  • everytree
    everytree Posts: 127
    Will try these if I can find them in Canada! Any Canadians out there know who sells them??? Thanks.


    Save On Foods and Superstore have the tofu ones. I'm on the hunt for the non-tofu ones but can't find them.
  • everytree
    everytree Posts: 127
    I still can't find the non-tofu ones anywhere around here. I even went into the big asian supermarket. Any Canadians been able to find them anywhere?

    I am going across the border into the US next week and want to try to find some but don't want to have to search all over for them so does anyone know of a chain of grocery stores down there that carries them?

    Help a noodle loving girl out! lol!
    For me (US) the asian markets have never had the tofu ones. I got mine at whole foods (a chain), and even my tiny neighborhood co-op (in the tofu section).
    Good luck!


    Thanks!
  • kelleymj
    kelleymj Posts: 102 Member
    Awesome!!! Thanks! Bump!
  • sums_net
    sums_net Posts: 24
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  • sheilsun
    sheilsun Posts: 47
    Hi if you check on Miracle Noodle location site www.miraclenoodle.com/storelocator.aspx they list the stores in Canada that sell their shirataki noodles that have no tofu or soy and calorie free. many places in Canada. I have lots of fun with their great varied recipes they have on their facebook page. hope this helps!
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    Hi if you check on Miracle Noodle location site www.miraclenoodle.com/storelocator.aspx they list the stores in Canada that sell their shirataki noodles that have no tofu or soy and calorie free. many places in Canada. I have lots of fun with their great varied recipes they have on their facebook page. hope this helps!

    Amazon also carries Miracle Noodles.
  • anemoneflynn
    anemoneflynn Posts: 87
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  • thepanttherlady
    thepanttherlady Posts: 258 Member
    Sprouts in the U.S. has these but with Tofu only. I checked with an asian market and found both kinds. There were two kinds of non-tofu noodles, one was white and the other an odd brownish color. My daughter and I figured there was probably seaweed in them. I bought the plain ones.

    Note: there was absolutely NO odor whatsoever when I opened the bag. I rinsed them good and put them in a skillet where I just "cooked" them for a few minutes. I added 2 tablespoons of a stir-fry sauce (it was too late to get chicken and stuff out to make a complete stir fry meal). The noodles are chewy (not easily cut with fork or teeth) and because they're super long, I just cut them with a butter knife before eating them. :)

    I can't wait to get some more and try them with various recipes!!
  • Dawnlight1976
    Dawnlight1976 Posts: 9
    I had Shirataki noodles for the first time about a month ago. I was at a sushi restaurant and the dish included "yam noodles" they were really tasty and I had a bit of guilt for the carbs I was ingesting, so I cut my meal in half.

    Later that evening I logged my meal into MFP and thought it was a mistake when it was not adding calories or carbs. I had to google yam noodles to find out more. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised by my findings!

    I live in a small central wisconsin town and I have been to 3 Asian markets with no luck on finding these noodles. One of the Asian market owners told me he had a store in Minnesota and he used to stock shirataki noodles. One day a lady came in and bought all 40 packages he had in the store and he just never reordered. I told him he needs to order them STAT! He said they are only made in Japan and they are hard to keep on the shelf.

    So, looks like my only option is online. Do you have any links you can share for the best place to order?

    Thanks!
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    Sprouts in the U.S. has these but with Tofu only. I checked with an asian market and found both kinds. There were two kinds of non-tofu noodles, one was white and the other an odd brownish color. My daughter and I figured there was probably seaweed in them. I bought the plain ones.

    Note: there was absolutely NO odor whatsoever when I opened the bag. I rinsed them good and put them in a skillet where I just "cooked" them for a few minutes. I added 2 tablespoons of a stir-fry sauce (it was too late to get chicken and stuff out to make a complete stir fry meal). The noodles are chewy (not easily cut with fork or teeth) and because they're super long, I just cut them with a butter knife before eating them. :)

    I can't wait to get some more and try them with various recipes!!

    I've used the brown ones when they were out of the white ones and found almost no difference.

    If you fry them on high for 8-10 minutes the texture will improve for you. It won't ever be exactly like pasta-- but it will get you a little closer!

    I don't have a preference when it comes to tofu or non-tofu. I buy whichever is cheapest-- so I end up going back and forth.

    I bought 60 bags of the tofu ones for $1.35/bag at the Asian market, a few weeks ago, so I'm pretty good for awhile!

    -Chelle
  • finallychelle
    finallychelle Posts: 350 Member
    I had Shirataki noodles for the first time about a month ago. I was at a sushi restaurant and the dish included "yam noodles" they were really tasty and I had a bit of guilt for the carbs I was ingesting, so I cut my meal in half.

    Later that evening I logged my meal into MFP and thought it was a mistake when it was not adding calories or carbs. I had to google yam noodles to find out more. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised by my findings!

    I live in a small central wisconsin town and I have been to 3 Asian markets with no luck on finding these noodles. One of the Asian market owners told me he had a store in Minnesota and he used to stock shirataki noodles. One day a lady came in and bought all 40 packages he had in the store and he just never reordered. I told him he needs to order them STAT! He said they are only made in Japan and they are hard to keep on the shelf.

    So, looks like my only option is online. Do you have any links you can share for the best place to order?

    Thanks!

    They're much more expensive online. You should really encourage your Asian market guy to stock them. I get them for around $1.35/bag for an 8oz bag of the tofu ones and $1.25 for a 7oz bag of the non-tofu ones.

    Ask him to order you a case (of 24)-- and pay in advance. That eliminates the risk for him!

    -Chelle
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