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Marthe48

(16,934 posts)
Sun Nov 3, 2019, 12:50 PM Nov 2019

I tried Shirataki noodles

My daughter got me some on Amazon, and brought them for me. She also brought Shirataki rice.

Ordinarily, I'd be wary of something which is described as 'don't worry about the odor. It is supposed to smell like that and if you rinse it long enough the odor goes away' But I haven't had pasta or rice for a month. When I found these low-carb alternatives, I was ready to try them. I didn't think the noodles smelled horrible when I opened the pack, but there was a slight odor of decay. I followed the directions on prep and the smell did go away. I had them with stir-fried veggies and chicken. The noodles are very chewy, and bland, but the vegs and chicken tasted good with the noodles.

I'm not on a keto diet, but reduced my intake of carbs recently. I have limited bread, white potatoes, beans, and other high-carb food, and avoided pasta entirely. After a month's break, the Shirataki noodles were fine. My daughters also tried them. Both are vegetarians, one is a dietitian and they thought they were ok. I'm going to try the rice the next time I cook. If the texture is good, I'll try to make some sushi rolls.

Has anyone else tried these?

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I tried Shirataki noodles (Original Post) Marthe48 Nov 2019 OP
My Mom loves those things and frequently cooks with them irisblue Nov 2019 #1
Lots of heat Marthe48 Nov 2019 #5
I've eaten shirataki for years,, Never noticed a smell.. very healthy as well. pangaia Nov 2019 #2
I'll keep an eye out for kelp noodles Marthe48 Nov 2019 #6
I could not tolerate the texture. Lisa0825 Nov 2019 #3
I haven't tried the noodles, but I have substituted cauliflower for potatoes in several recipes. Arkansas Granny Nov 2019 #4
I've had the cauliflower Marthe48 Nov 2019 #7

irisblue

(32,966 posts)
1. My Mom loves those things and frequently cooks with them
Sun Nov 3, 2019, 01:00 PM
Nov 2019

I have not got them yet, and your idea of chicken and vwggies in an "asian style sauce" sounds like something to try.

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
2. I've eaten shirataki for years,, Never noticed a smell.. very healthy as well.
Sun Nov 3, 2019, 01:02 PM
Nov 2019

Also another option might be kelp noodles, also very low in calories and healthy.. plus these, once a package is opened, will keep forever in the fridge,,

Arkansas Granny

(31,514 posts)
4. I haven't tried the noodles, but I have substituted cauliflower for potatoes in several recipes.
Sun Nov 3, 2019, 01:25 PM
Nov 2019

My daughter uses the cauliflower "rice" in risotto and fried rice. Her carb loving husband can hardly tell the difference.

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