NO CARB NOODLES!!!!

here's a link (just copy and paste) to asiangrocer.com where you can buy shirataki noodles....these things are amazing!! http://www.asianfoodgrocer.com/index.asp?PageAction=PRODSEARCH

Amount	Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	0
Calories From Fat	0
Total Fat	0.0 g	0 %
Saturated Fat	0 g	0 %
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 %
Sodium	0 mg	1 %
Total Carbohydrate less than	1 g	0 %
Dietary Fiber	0 g	0 %
Sugar	0 g
Protein	0 g
Vitamin A		0 %
Vitamin C		0 %
Calcium		0 %
Iron		8 %

Shirataki noodles were originally developed in Asia, but they have recently come to the attention of people around the world. Because these noodles are almost totally a beneficial type of fiber, they have almost no "bad" carbohydrates. There are some indications that they may have other health benefits as well. How Shirataki Noodles Are Made: Shirataki comes from the root of a plant (Amorphophallus Konjac, or a few other closely-related species) grown in various parts of Asia, and given many names in different places, including Konnyaku potato (or just konnyaku), konjac, konjaku, elephant yam (although as far as I can tell, they are not related to any other plant commonly called “yam”), and others. The fiber is also known as glucomannan. Benefits of Shirataki Noodles: There is some evidence that glucomannan, when tested as a powdered supplement, can play a role in blood sugar control, as well as improve cholesterol control and weight loss (see this report). It also contributes to fiber intake, and can be a substitute for starchy noodles. Tofu Shirataki Noodles: Shirataki noodles tend to be a bit “rubbery”. Although this can be somewhat reduced by a short period of boiling, one food developer found that adding tofu to the shirataki produced a “tamer” texture. It also adds a bit of protein and carbohydrate. (1 gram protein and 3 grams carbohydrate per serving). This product is a little easier to find, at least in my area, than plain shirataki noodles. How to Use Them: Shirataki noodles are great in Asian noodle dishes, but people have begun using them in lots of other ways. Finalists in a recent recipe contest used them in desserts, salads and patties. More Recipes: Pasta With Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce; Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Basil; Turkey Tetrazinni How They Are Packakged: Shirataki noodles come "wet" - packed in liquid. They are ready to eat out of the package. I usually just rinse them under ho****er, cut them up a few times with kitchen shears, and add them to the dish I'm cooking. Supplements: As referred to above, the glucomannan powder can be taken in capsules as a supplement. How Shirataki Noodles Taste: Shirataki noodles don't have a real taste of their own. Although in some cases the liquid they come in does have a (hard to describe) flavor, I find this can be easily washed off, though some people like to use a short period of boiling. Where to Find Them: More Asian grocery stores carry shirataki noodles under one of the names above. They are also getting easier to find in areas with fewer Asian people. The Safeway near me carries them (in the refrigerator case near the bagged salad greens), as well as health food stores. They will always be in a refrigerated case.

Thanks Gotta try em'!

Have you tried them??   Stinky odor... and may explode during shipping in cold weather?? I dunno?

yea...I washed them really well and boiled them before I stir fried them...no real flavor of their own ...lol...the bursting is because theyre packaged in liquid...lol... or made of dynamite! xxxBecca

Does'nt sound so bad then.  I pan / stir fried noodles.  mmmm... I WILL have to try these.  I dunno how my other half will take them though.  I just wont tell him their healthy and they might stand a chance.

lol...i did the same thing to my husband...with chicken and veggies..he didn't have a clue...lol...boys! xxxBecca

These sound yummy... I'll be on the look out down the road. I've also recently heard of tofu noodles? Have you heard of or tried them?

yup!...same typeof thing...not as rubbery....both really don't have much taste....just whatever you cook them with! xxxBecca

My husband needs these.. He is a no carb freak... I think he needs more in his diet then Steak and sausage. :-)

lol...yup...my husband is convinced that steak is a food group...lol xxxBecca