Shirataki noodles... Yumm or Yuckk

I haven't tried them yet but I read that they just need to be rinsed properly and the odour disappears. Also supposedly they are taste free and just adapt the flavours you put with them. Would really like to hear too what people say that have tried them.

OK, so after two years of "trying" to like these I "think" I've finally figured it out yesterday.
The best ones are traditional shirataki. Not tofu, not anything other then white yam.
I had them yesterday and although I needed to rinse them and dry fry them, the end result was yummy.
I made them with half and half, ham, and parm cheese. Kind of italian style.

I like both, but actually prefer the tofu ones.

I say yuck, I tried but NO.

I have found that they are good in stir fry recipes. I make them with Mrs. dash teriyaki sauce, chicken, mushrooms, grated carrots, brocolli and add some tofu and voila you have teriyaki noodles. I have tried to make spaghetti and that was YUCK!!! Then I made them with a small amount of pesto sauce and chicken with tomatos and basil and that was pretty tasty. They take some getting used to, but they are pretty tasty once you get past the texture.

My parents just bought these...what I see as the issue is there is no nutritional value and they are made completely from chemicals you cannot pronounce.
*just saying*

they tasted totally fishy to me and smelled awful....i rinsed them forever, but some people swear by them. i would give them a try because if you do like them they make a great low-cal alternative good luck

I really like both kinds, I rinse, boil and then dry fry them to evaporate the water. Some people have stomach issues with them, I have never had any issue. They are good for bulking up a meal, such as mixing with chili. They really have no taste, texture could be an issue for some people. The PGX pills are made from the same thing as the noodles ---konjac root, supposed to work for weightloss.

I like them must rinse well & dry as much as you can w paper towels . I find them a great substitute for pasta I make w shrimp, broccoli& marinara sauce!

My mom SWEARS by them. She's on MFP as well so maybe she'll see my post and add her two cents! Anyway- She eats them all the time and she adds sesame oil. Her co-worker told her to add a little kimchi and then it's be even better. I have yet to try them....

Only tried fettucine & they're good. Def need a good rinse beforehand

My parents just bought these...what I see as the issue is there is no nutritional value and they are made completely from chemicals you cannot pronounce.
*just saying*

what chemicals? the tofu ones are made from tofu, and the yam ones are made from fiber.

I have heard many gret things about these, but hadn't found them anywhere & I didn't go out of my way to look either. Today while at a different store over by work they had them. When I opened the bag all I smelt was fish, yuck! I rinced and dried them really well then warmed them in the microwave for a min. I then added 1 cup of california blend veggies, 4 oz grilled fajita chicken, butter spray, & black pepper. They were amazing! I will be buying lots more of them!

veggies=30, noodles=20, chicken=100, butter spray=0, pepper=5 total 155 calories!

My mom SWEARS by them. She's on MFP as well so maybe she'll see my post and add her two cents! Anyway- She eats them all the time and she adds sesame oil. Her co-worker told her to add a little kimchi and then it's be even better. I have yet to try them....

Yup! I'm her mom and I do SWEAR by them! :-) I like both the tofu and yam noodles and looking at the brand I buy, I only see Purified water, yam flour, and hydrated lime listed as ingredients. I use the tofu shirataki when making Fettuccini Hungry Girlfredo:
Ingredients:

1 Package Tofu Shirataki Fettuccine Shaped Tofu Noodles
1/2 Wedge The Laughing Cow Light Cheese
1 teaspoon Fat Free Sour Cream
2 teaspoons Kraft Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese
Salt & Pepper (if desired)

Rinse fettuccine noodles VERY well. Microwave them for one minute, then drain them and pat dry. Add cheeses and sour cream. Mix thoroughly. Microwave to help melt cheese further, and mix some more. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy. Serves 1.
(81 Calories, 3g Fat, 242mg Sodium, 9g Carbs, 4g Fiber, <1g Sugars, 4g Protein = 1 Point!!!)

I am a volume eater so I double it. ;-)

On to shirataki noodles (yam noodles). The zero calorie per serving noodle...While many products claim to be calorie free, I have been given a rule of thumb to count 4 calories per serving for what are called "zero calories per serving" foods. But truth be told, for a 16 oz. bag of these noodles (5 servings) I don't think 20 calories for a pound of anything is something to complain about. :-) They ABSOLUTELY DO stink to high heaven of fish!! Remedy: dump the noodles in a colander and rinse for several minutes under running hot water while using your fingers to sift through the noodles under the running water. Then I dry them with paper towels and dry fry them in a wok until the moisture is gone. Also, to expedite the dry fry, I drain as they cook . Then I toss them with lite soy sauce, sesame seed oil, sesame seeds, lite salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. So yummy. As my daughter stated, a friend also told me to julienne Kim Chee and toss it in for a great flavor. I have not yet tried that. I also sometimes sautee chopped fresh garlic in butter flavored cooking spray and "dry fry" the noodles in the sauteed garlic, adding chopped fresh parsley and salt & pepper to taste for a "buttered noodle" variation. I hope this helps!

I just tried them. JUST the white yam ones. They are clear and stinky but tasted wonderful with my spaghetti sauce. I am pumped to have found these!