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I love it! I suspect that stir frying the noodles, as you do, accomplishes pretty much the same thing as my dry fry method-- so you may not notice a huge difference. As for the Asian markets-- we have an Air Force Base about 40 minutes away, so I have a feeling that's why we're blessed with so many of them. (Yay for me!)…

They truly are a godsend!

Shirataki noodles can come with or without tofu blended in. If you've had a bad experience with tofu I would suggest buying shirataki noodles rather than tofu-shirataki noodles. -Chelle

There's no smell once you rinse them in hot water. And once you dry fry them they even have a nice texture. You're cheating yourself if you don't try these noodles after preparing them properly. If you went strictly by their pre-prepared smell you probably wouldn't eat much of anything! Imagine how a dead cow, chicken or…

I've done that many times and it is! Good call! -Chelle

I tried to edit that, after the fact, but couldn't. I like your idea!

Once other quick thing-- if you're concerned about the alcohol in the wine I can assure you that none remains after it's been cooked like this. As it boils and simmers the alcohol boils off, first (it has a lower boiling point than water) followed by some of the water. So once you've reduced the volume of the wine by about…

I don't see why not! A lot of store bought broth is loaded with sodium-- and sodium has a way of creeping into everything-- so just read your labels and do the best you can! -Chelle

The brands I use have zero calories. Sorry. No matter how many posters try to tell me that they have calories I can assure you that they have zero. I even posted a link, here, showing the nutrition information for miraclenoodles. Zero calories. -Chelle

Excellent post! I find that if I am full-- really full-- at least once per day then I can do a great job of staying on my calorie budget. I have about 30 different ways that I make shirataki noodles, so I keep things pretty well mixed up. I always say, "Hungry people make lousy dieters." -Chelle

You can order several brands, online. ZeroNoodles and MiracleNoodles being two of them. You can NOT order Tofu-Shirataki noodles online, however, since tofu needs to be refrigerated (plain shirataki noodles do not). The very best place to buy them is in an Asian grocery store. Otherwise you can go to Good Earth or Whole…

Shirataki noodles actually have no flavor of their own and the texture is not exactly the same as pasta, but it's pretty close (considering it's made from vegetable powder instead of wheat flour). I find that the texture is improved greatly by dry-frying in a frying pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray (on high). I…

I understand your disbelief but each half pound package very clearly says 0 calories. Here is a link to the MiracleNoodle brand. It shows that there are 0 calories: http://www.miraclenoodle.com/p-74-angel-hair-pasta.aspx#back -Chelle

You can probably get them in a health food store. Otherwise you can order the Zero Noodles brand online. -Chelle

Actually shirataki noodles have no calories. You are, apparently, using Tofu-Shirataki noodles which are a blend of tofu and shirataki, The tofu adds 40 calories per half pound serving. If you want to save a few more calories try switching to the pure shirataki noodles! -Chelle

I have eaten a pound of them every day for almost a year and haven't gotten an upset stomach even a single time. -Chelle

Actually shirataki noodles have no calories. You are, apparently, using Tofu-Shirataki noodles which are a blend of tofu and shirataki, The tofu adds 40 calories per half pound serving. If you want to save a few more calories try switching to the pure shirataki noodles! -Chelle

Shirataki noodles are made from a Japanese yam instead of flour. They come packed in water and need to be rinsed with hot water to get rid of the slightly fishy smell. After that you just dry-fry them on high with cooking spray and they taste (and smell) wonderful!

I just remembered that in the Philippines (where it's called "singkamas") they served it with shrimp paste (bagoong), which was also yummy (although very high in sodium). I've got some bagoong in the 'fridge, so I think I'm going to use it on my next jicama.

Even though they LOOK like potatoes, they're a legume. They are considered a non-starchy vegetable and have a glycemic index of near zero. They have so many health benefits you really need to Google them. It's mind boggling. -Chelle

Thanks, Serge! -Chelle

Find it near the marinades and barbecue sauces. It adds a smokey grilled flavor to your food. Zero calories and a nice touch!

Since the name "Hobo Dinner" is offensive to some (I'm sorry, I had no idea) I tried to rename the meal-- but I can no longer edit the original post. I would like to rename it to: "Cookware-less Cooking Technique Inspired By People On-The-Go Who Live A Carefree Lifestyle And Oftentimes Ride The Rails." My deepest apologies…

You could just leave it out-- but I love using it in recipes like these and also when I cook beans or field peas. In my local supermarket they stock it near the marinades and barbecue sauces. Another option would be Goya's Ham Flavored Seasoning, in the spice aisle. It's in a yellow box. Despite it's name, it's vegan-- in…

I'm not exactly sure why. They called these "Hobo Dinners" in Girl Scouts. It refers to the cooking technique. Since most hobos don't carry around pots and pans with them they cook in foil or cans or whatever is available. And if the title bothered you, the rest of the thread is definitely going to put you over the edge.…

Thanks, Kenneth. I guess I'm just as warped as the rest of you...! -C

I'm still chuckling about this one 10 minutes later...!

I've camped in everything from pup tents to 5th wheels and RV's. My fav? Our little pop-up. *With* electricity! I do fine with primitive camping but at my age I prefer the more civilized version... And if you're looking for recipes that use nothing but roots, berries, tree bark and pine cones I'm afraid I can't help you…

I've made these with fish and they are fab! Great idea! -Chelle

I would, too, if I could afford them...!