Shirataki Noodles?

Has anyone used Shirataki Noodles? I heard great things about these "noodles" and was just wondering if anyone else had used them before? Do they taste decent or are they in dishes just for the texture? I did look up the nutritional value and it says:

Serving Size: 4 oz.
Calories: 20
Fat:  .5g
Carbs: 3g
Protein: 1g
Fiber: 2g

So nutritionally speaking, it looks like they are a good substitute for pasta. Just wanted to make sure they were worth trying to find and buy before well, trying to find them and buying them.

You can google "wonder noodles" and shirataki and you'll get some good answers.

I do use them in my dishes, but I don't post the recipes since not everyone can get them.  So hey, if you can order them they are good, but mainly made of water and shipped in big packets of water with very little noodles!  So conserve!

T.

Thanks, I looked for them at the local grocery store, couldn't find them!!
I guess I would probably have to order them online. Although there is an Asian grocery store about 25 minutes from me - maybe this weekend I'll take a ride out there.

There are 2 types of Shirataki/konjac noodles.  One made with tofu (which I've found in stores) and one without.  The tofu ones are more well done and have a slightly different flavor and texture.  I prefer the the plain version because they are more "al dente". 

I order them online at http://www.konjacfoods.com/order/
They are located in Sunnyvale, California.

There are numerous sizes ad shapes.  They do need rinsing in cold water and patting dry before using so they don'****er down your sauce. 

They're the best replacement for noodles I've found. :-)

They also sell konjac powder which works well as a thickener for gravies and soups.

---jan---

I use them quite often, usually in stir-frys, which seems to disguise their texture best. Even my husband eats them that way! I have used them in curries, tuna casserole or like baked ziti and they were pretty good, but let's not get too crazy here-they have a different texture from real pasta. They are a very decent substitute, though. The best thing is how they don't expand in your pouch like pasta or rice does, so they are very RNY-friendly.

I bought mine at the Asian store nearby. So you'll probably find them this weekend when you go shopping. I bought 3 bags or different shapes. I tried 2 of the bags and I hated them. Tasted like old burned rubber bands. I can usually eat anything, but I threw the third bag out. I just do whole wheat pasta instead or brown rice.

Diana

I use these as well. I can only find them at health food stores here in Oklahoma City.

Thanks for all the replies - I'm going to look for them this weekend. If I can't find them, I will place an order. I need to try them. Whole wheat pasta fills me up after like a bite. So I'll give them a try!

I used them pre-op - am not far enough out to use them post op.  I used the tofu based version ( not a fan of tofu, by the way) and the seem to be a good noodle substitute...just be sure to rinse them well............they have a foul odor right out of the bag.  I find them right next the the salad section at my nearby Safeway! 

Good Luck!