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Truthfully, the texture is not exactly like pasta because they're made from vegetable rather than grain. The texture should still be reasonably close, though. What brand are you using? You could try cooking them longer. Other solutions: 1) Try stir frying with vegetables of different textures, like bok choy, bean sprouts,…

Thanks for the feedback, grrl! This has become my favorite breakfast. I eat it most mornings, now. -Chelle

They really don't have any calories (unless you buy the kind with tofu blended in-- then they have a little bit of calories). The vegetable that they're made from (a Japanese yam) has virtually no calories. Enjoy! -Chelle

Use whatever your heart desires! Sometimes I use diced up turkey pepperoni, diced ham-- even leftover chicken breast. If it's not a "breakfast-y" tasting meat then I sometimes sprinkle in a little sage (which is in sausage) and it makes it taste more like morning. I would think you'd have better luck with real bacon bits…

I'll figure out how to get the info here. Sorry!

Absolutely! Just be sure to pay attention to calorie content! And if the hot wing flavor doesn't suit you then try some other hot sauces. Maybe a Mexican green chili sauce, or Sriracha or Choloula. Tweak it to your taste buds. My primary requirement is that it be DEADLY hot. I go through a lot of habanero sauce. -Chelle

Yay! I'm so happy that they worked out for you! They're so versatile. You can make them to suit any craving! -Chelle

When you add your food try searching for "Chelle's Beef Lo Mein For 4". If it comes up it will show you all the proportions. Enjoy! -Chelle

I buy it at an Asian market but you can use any hot sauce that you like. The Dollar Tree sells Louisiana Supreme Chicken Wing Sauce. It's a dollar, like everything else in the store, and has 0 calories per serving. The best part-- it tastes GREAT. I have actually come to prefer it over the Kimchee paste. This is what the…

Goodness! I had forgotten this post even existed! I'm almost 20 pounds lighter than this pic, now. I don't really count carbs but they seem to take care of themselves by the way I eat. I usually finish each day with lots of carbs to spare. I used to be a carb-o-holic but shirataki noodles have brought sanity to my eating…

They're made from a vegetable (Japanese yam). There are LOTS of veggies that have virtually no calories. The konjac (Japanese yam) is one of them!

Usually yes. Occasionally, no. If you don't dry fry them then wash them REALLY well with very hot water.

Wow! Sounds fabulous!!! Thanks for the feedback! -Chelle

If you go to miraclenoodle.com you might be able to find a cheaper source. (Otherwise you should consider getting into the business-- seriously! There are so many people in the UK with the exact same complaint!) I haven't been able to find the rice, yet, but I'm sure you could dry fry it exactly the same way as the…

There are many veggies that have virtually zero calories and these noodles are made from one of those veggies.

,- They taste like mashed potatoes that have garlic and cream of mushroom soup blended in. I'm Irish-- and I love potatoes-- and I like these better than mashed potatoes. So does my fiance. The secret is to drain them thoroughly, don't over mash them (i.e. food processor) and spice them generously. If you steam rather than…

You made my day! Thanks so much for the feedback! -Chelle

Asian markets are your best bet. Otherwise try health food stores like Whole Foods or supermarkets in the tofu section. -Chelle

They're so versatile-- I love coming up with new ways to cook them! -Chelle

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

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…

Asian grocery stores are your best bet, although most healthy food stores have them, too.

I'll check you guys out! -Chelle

I think that MFP changed the link address for my original post. If you scan through my MFP blog, though, you''ll find it. The short answer is: 1) Cut 40 calorie tortillas into 8 slices. 2) Lightly spray cookie sheet and arrange chips. 3) Lightly spray top of chips with cooking spray and season with salt (and garlic and/or…

The shirataki noodles that are blended with tofu generally have the calories you describe. The plain shirataki noodles have zero or nearly zero calories-- depending on the brand.

I haven't tried it with cream of chicken because of the calories. I HAVE tried it with cream of celery, though, and it was very, very good. You can also use plain yogurt, but they're a little less flavorful so you'll want to really spice them up well. -Chelle

I'm a "crust girl" too-- I'll have to give that a try! -Chelle

How long did you boil it? 30-45 minutes should be sufficient-- but even an hour should work. The most important thing is to drain thoroughly. I let it sit in the colander for as much as five minutes. If it's too wet then you'll end up with runny "potatoes."

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,…

I have so many things to say to this-- but they'd all get me kicked off MFP...!