1 . ) You are probably buying these because you are trying to lose weight / eat less calories / carbs .
2 . ) You have an apetite , and it needs to be filled or you will binge . Fact .
With those being said , let's talk about the ' noodles ' . They are indeed pasta shaped , and resemble the same color of noodles . However , they are nothing like pasta and have a slippery , strange texture that is somewhat odd . DON'T LET THIS SCARE YOU ! LOL
They are similar to food such as normal tofu or grits , whereby the sauce ( or butter in the grits case ) is what one tastes , not the actual food itself . With this being said , if you have a good sauce , the flavor of the ' noodle ' will be good ; the texture will remain firm and again , slippery .
What the Shirataki noodles should be used for is this :
Your on a diet / healthy regime and you ate quite enough today for you body , but it's 1AM and you are now hungry . Your biggest meal was late afternoon / early evening and now , what do you do ?
This is when Shirataki come in handy . But again , the sauce matters , and I noticed that marinara / tomato sauces are not good on them . What I found to be the best sauce is to simply fry the noodles with a little olive oil and LOTS of garlic , a dash of salt , and the amazing Max's Black Gold chili sauce ( not tobasco like , it's a jar of mashed , dried chilis with oil ; utterly amazing and available at whole foods , and maybe here or online ) . Then throw on some organic mozzarella ( DO NOT CONSUME UNORGANIC DAIRY , or most things , but esp . Dairy because of the extreme amounts of horomones and chemicals used in the process )
This makes a really satisfying , filling , lo cal snack .
Sorry to have made this so long ! Go and fry up some noodles ! ! !
016 4 Having begged a local super market WEGMANS in Buffalo NY suburbs , I found this product in the refrigerated isle w / yogurt and procesed and packaged ready to eat heat and serve items .
Texture was not exactley what I expected , but knowing that being a type II diabetic put regular spagetti out of reach ( too high in carbs . ) I ate the treat with my favorite sauce , then proceeded to put on my shoes and drive directley to the supermarket to purchase another pound of SHIRATAKI Spagetti for my next planned sauce meal .
This product is great for me because I eat alone several times a week , it is easy to prepare and is satisfying .
I do have a problem with the high cost $1.99 per pound , but I will use this product again just not as often as I would like .
017 4 First of all , let's establish a few things :
1 . ) You are probably buying these because you are trying to lose weight / eat less calories / carbs .
2 . ) You have an apetite , and it needs to be filled or you will binge . Fact .
With those being said , let's talk about the ' noodles ' . They are indeed pasta shaped , and resemble the same color of noodles . However , they are nothing like pasta and have a slippery , strange texture that is somewhat odd . DON'T LET THIS SCARE YOU ! LOL
They are similar to food such as normal tofu or grits , whereby the sauce ( or butter in the grits case ) is what one tastes , not the actual food itself . With this being said , if you have a good sauce , the flavor of the ' noodle ' will be good ; the texture will remain firm and again , slippery .
What the Shirataki noodles should be used for is this :
Your on a diet / healthy regime and you ate quite enough today for you body , but it's 1AM and you are now hungry . Your biggest meal was late afternoon / early evening and now , what do you do ?
This is when Shirataki come in handy . But again , the sauce matters , and I noticed that marinara / tomato sauces are not good on them . What I found to be the best sauce is to simply fry the noodles with a little olive oil and LOTS of garlic , a dash of salt , and the amazing Max's Black Gold chili sauce ( not tobasco like , it's a jar of mashed , dried chilis with oil ; utterly amazing and available at whole foods , and maybe here or online ) . Then throw on some organic mozzarella ( DO NOT CONSUME UNORGANIC DAIRY , or most things , but esp . Dairy because of the extreme amounts of horomones and chemicals used in the process )
This makes a really satisfying , filling , lo cal snack .
Sorry to have made this so long ! Go and fry up some noodles ! ! !
064 4 The noodles are quite good . I am puzzled by the consumers who thought they were fishy , rubbery , stinky . Did you let them sit out on your front porch for a week ? ? If you FOLLOW THE PREP DIRECTIONS ( rinse well , parboil ( NOT RECOOK ! ! THEY ARE COOKED ALREADY ! ) in a large amount of water ) , the are a nice , filling macaroni substitute . They are rather bland , but so is white durum wheat macaroni - - what did you expect ? Top w / tomato sauce and boca italian sausage , great vegetarian spaghetti supper . My only complaint was the delay ( due to v.high demand per Gristedes ) in the shipping and then my first UPS shipment was lost . But Gristedes sent a replacement package and refunded part of the shipping , which was the right thing to do , so I'll shop w / them again .
014 4 After reading some of the negative reviews for this product , I had to contribute my experience . I am a hypoglycemic , which means that I have to severely restrict my consumption of breads , sugars , and carbohydrates including pastas and starches . This week I was able to enjoy noodles again . This product is fantastic . I tried it in a Pad Thai dish and it perfectly resembled real noodles , in texture as well as flavor . I have not tried it plain with a pasta sauce , for example , so I cannot vouch for how it tastes on its own . It is VERY IMPORTANT , however , that when you prepare Shirataki you have to first strain the liquid from the bag out , soak in fresh water , then boil for two minutes . After that you can add it to any dish you like ! This eliminates any of the chewy-ness or gummi-ness that some other customers were complaining about . All in all , the process does not take any longer than you would normally experience in boiling some raw pasta noodles . . . and if you ask me , it is well worth it . Just to be able to enjoy eating noodles again without throwing my blood sugar off is a miracle !
077 4 Don't listen to the negative reviews , they're completely wrong . I read the reviews but still went ahead and bought it and was very surprised at how fantastic these noodles are . Yes , they do smell pretty bad when you take them out of the package , but all you do is run them under water . The taste and texture of them tastes IDENTICAL to real pasta , they're not chewy or rubbery or anything like people in other reviews said , if you prepare and cook these noodles according to what it says on the packaging they will be identical to real pasta in every single way and you will not be able to tell the difference .
024 4 I expect 2006 to be a breakout year for shirataki noodles because people want to eat heathier and better by choosing foods that help them cut down on the carbs without sacrificing the taste and texture they adore . It's a delicate balance , but shirataki noodles are proving it can be done .
I've already tried the Konjac brand of shirataki noodles and reviewed them for you last week . Now let me introduce you to another kind of shirataki noodles that are quite different from the Konjac brand . They're from a company called House Foods .
House Foods Tofu Shirataki noodles are a unique combination of tofu and polysaccharide glucomannan ( yam flour ) to provide a genuinely authentic pasta texture that you frankly just don't get from the Konjac brand . I was extremely surprised by the House Foods brand and would definitely choose this brand over Konjac in a side-by-side comparison - - DEFINITELY !
What's so different about the House Foods Tofu Shirataki noodles ?
For starters , each 4 - ounce serving ( 2 servings per bag ) has just 20 calories and a neglible 1g net carbs ( 3g total carbs minus 2g of dietary fiber ) . While that's not ZERO , it's certainly not bad , especially considering the trade-off you make in the texture of these noodles . These are perfect for every phase of livin ' la vida low-carb for a nutritious and delicious pasta alternative .
Also , they are sugar-free , gluten-free , cholesterol-free , dairy-free , and even have 10% calcium . What could be better ?
When I opened my bag of Noodle Shaped House Foods Tofu Shirataki for supper tonight , I immediately smelled the infamous fishy odor from them as I have come to expect from this product . But don't let that deter you away from enjoying the final version of this product , though , because the smell does go away quickly once you have rinsed them off and warmed them up for a few minutes either in boiling water or in the microwave .
After draining the noodles in a collander , I transferred them to a bowl , sprinkled some garlic Alsosalt on them , and poured my favorite no sugar added spaghetti sauce on top . Mixing the noodles together with the sauce , I warmed it up in the microwave for about 2 minutes . Then I added some pepperoni slices and mozarella cheese on top and cooked it in the microwave for an additional minute . Mmmmmm . This looks so good !
Voila ! My low-carb House Foods Tofu Shirataki pasta dish was complete and it was time to eat .
Since I had already tried another brand of shirataki noodles previously , I was expecting them to be similar when I put them in my mouth . But imagine my surprise when I started chewing and noticed they were soft like real pasta and weren't as chewy as the other brands . WOW ! Check it out , this is AWESOME dude ! Can you imagine shirataki noodles getting any better than this ? My wife said they reminded her of Oodles of Noodles when she looked at them .
House Foods has certainly found their niche in the shirataki noodles market and I applaud them for providing consumers with a unique choice . While the other brands of shirataki noodles certainly aren't bad products , the House Foods Tofu Shirataki noodles are the only ones on the market today that provide the actual look and feel of real pasta without the carbs or calories ! CONGRATULATIONS to them for doing such an excellent job with their products !
And apparently the consumer seems to like House Foods Tofu Shirataki , too , because their Fettuccini Shaped and Noodle Shaped products are currently #1 and #2 respectively on the list of bestselling Gourmet Foods at Amazon.com . How about that ?
So go ahead , give ' em a try ! All you have to lose is excess weight . Eating pasta on a diet never tasted so good , baby !
We haven't heard the last of shirataki !
001 4 I first tried these tofu noodles on a whim . They looked interesting , low-calorie , and fun to eat . I am so happy I found these noodles !
The noodles come in a pouch with water , and it is plenty for two people . I drain out the water , add some fresh water , and microwave it in a bowl for 2 minutes . They have a cool texture ( like slippery ramen ) , and they have a very mild flavor . I typically eat these noodles after adding some type of sauce and veggies . Yummy !
A warning : when you first open the noodles , they smell strange . VERY strange . Almost so strange that you may not want to eat them ! Apparently this is normal ( they are made with yam flour ) , and the package says to just boil them for 2 minutes to remove the smell . After 2 minutes in the microwave , the smell really does go away !
Overall , I love these noodles . It is a low-cal , low-carb alternative to ramen noodles , and it has a lot of protein . They are mild enough to mix with anything , and they are really easy to make . Try it out and enjoy !
002 4 I bought a few bags of these noodles after reading a very favorable review of them on the Hungry Girl website , and I am glad that I did . They work well in a number of different recipes , are filling , and add a calcium boost to the dishes I use them in , for very few calories . These are not pasta type noodles , of course - the texture is different ( softer and kind of slippery ) , and they have virtually no flavor of their own - they take on the flavor of whatever sauce or dressing you use with them . I probably won't use these noodles with European-style or American-style sauces such as marinara or cheese sauce - those types of sauces were created for grain-based pastas , which these are not . On the other hand , these noodles are fine in such Asian recipes as Pad Thai , Lo Mein and Dan-Dan Noodes ( basically , noodles in a spicy peanut or sesame sauce ) . There are a lot of Asian-style recipes in cookbooks and on the Internet which are fairly easy to make , taste terrific , and work beautifully with these noodles . You can prepare yourself a real treat , if you use these noodles in the types of recipes that work well with their texture , and for a fraction of the calories you'd eat if using regular noodles or rice . In short , if you attempt something like spaghetti with meatballs or chicken cacciatore using these noodles , you're likely to be disappointed , but if you use them in Pad Thai , any type of curry , other Asian dishes , or most soups , you're likely to find yourself enjoying a delicious and wonderfully low-cal , low-carb meal .
One thing - when you open the bag , there is a slight ammonia-like odor ( it smells ammonia-like to me , anyway ) . If you rinse the noodles well and then parboil them for a few minutes , as per the package directions , the odor really does disappear . It is not a strong odor , it won't permeate your kitchen or anything like that , but you will definitely want to rinse and parboil the noodles before using them . Just follow the package directions .
003 4 I spent some time in Japan and the shirataki noodles are used in a bunch of dishes including Sukiyaki . Maybe that's why the Japanese are thin . These noodles should be parboiled to remove the preservative . They don't melt easily so they can be cooked for a long time . They have a hard gelatinous texture so they don't absorb flavors easily . I think they taste better with strong sauces , smoked meats , etc . If you are trying to lower your carbs and / or cut calories , you can have your noodles and eat it too .
004 4 I tried these noodles after the numerous recommendations made by the website HungryGirl , but I must say that these noodles are the MOST disgusting thing I have ever eaten . If you want to get these noodles , I highly suggest you get one pack to try before stocking up ( as I did ) , because you will most likely be left with packs of noodles you won't want to eat . These noodles have the most unbearable smell , and no amount of rinsing and microwaving I did could remove the horrendous stench . Additionally , they were so oddly chewy and gelatinous that it is difficult to eat them . You kind of have to knaw on them to get them to break off into bites . The nutritionals are great , but they are so not worth any calories you save . . . they taste horrible and you'd wish you'd eaten nothing than waste 40 calories on these noodles !
006 4 I ordered these noodles after reading about them on Hungry Girl . Yes , they smell when you open them . Just pour them into a strainer & rinse under warm water . Then boil them for 2 - 5 minutes . After that , I didn't think they smelled bad at all . They do have a different texture , but I was able to chew them .
If you are on a diet & tend to blow it over pasta , give these a try . You can have a whole bag for minimal calories . I added tomato sauce & parm . cheese . While it's not an exact replacement for spaghetti , it does the trick if I want a big bowl of pasta .
007 4 I can't believe this was made and packaged for human consumption . I am still reeling from my attempt at eating it - spare yourself .
Open the package and breath in the heady scent of . . . ammonia . But wait , they warn you of the authentic scent of Shirataki , and recommend that you parbroil the noodles to reduce the stench , excuse me , aroma .
Once cooked you can enjoy pseudonoodles with the scent and consistancy of overcooked squid . Mmmm , so difficult to chew .
Described as the perfect diet food for good reason . You won't be able to finish more than two forkfulls .
008 4 Tofu Shirataki is simply amazing . Anyone who says that it tastes or smells funny has not prepared it correctly . To prepare : drain and then rinse VERY well . At this point , I prefer to cut the noodles up a bit . Boil 2 - 3 minutes - any longer and the pasta will become tough . Pat dry and add your favorite sauce .
These taste just like pasta , but with SOOO many fewer calories . This is not just a food for people ' trying to lose weight ' , as other reviewers have said . This is a food for health-conscious consumers . For me , this has been the find of a lifetime . There are so many different recipes you can use them in , and they taste simply fantastic . In fact , with sauce , they taste just like pasta ( and who doesn't love pasta ? ) .
I learned about Tofu Shirataki through Hungry Girl . On her web site , she has tons of low-calorie recipes using Tofu Shirataki [ . . . ]
For anyone who has tried these and disliked them , please give them another try . Make sure to drain and REALLY rinse the pasta before boiling . The scent will vanish . Cutting the pasta up helps as well , since it is slightly slippery . Try it with a cheesy pasta bake , with your favorite marinara sauce , or even in soup ! The options are limitless . This truly is a fantastic , fantastic product .
009 4 If you're expecting egg pasta made from the finest durum wheat , you'll be disappointed , but if you're a fan of japanese sukiyaki , stir-fry udon and chow fun these low carb subs will be right up your alley . Also and excellent sub for pad thai dishes . If the texture doesn't bother you , then go ahead and try it with your favorite western-style dishes .
Shirataki ( shredded konjac ) really has no flavor itself , but like tofu , it absorbs flavors extremely well . In addition to being low in calories and carbs , it's very good for your digestive system ! Eat up !
010 4 I liked these . I was prepared for an awful stench upon opening the package , but mine didn't smell at all . I followed the instructions and was pleasantly suprised by the taste and unique ( unique = good ) texture . These noodles weren't like pasta , but they were good . I'll have no problem eating them agian . As a matter of fact I thought they were quite delicious .
011 4 It ain't spaghetti , folks , but used properly it can enhance your eating . It's great in a wet , soupy type dish . Eaten as is ( after rinsing ) the noodles are very soft and tender , too soft to pass for a dry Italian type pasta , unless you always cook dry pasta to death . Boiling them for a minute or two firms them up somewhat , but they never become as firm as a properly cooked dried pasta .
For the reviewer who said that pasta is out due to his / her type 2 diabetes . . . it's not ! I'm in the same boat , and we can still enjoy pasta , we just need to measure it to control the carb servings and always use whole grain types to slow down the sugar load . I weigh out 2 oz . before cooking for 2 carb exchanges ( the 1 / 2 cup serving measurement is absurd because different types of pasta will fill a cup differently ) , and I use bulkier additions like chunky vegetables and have a big salad on the side.The oil and vinegar salad dressing helps to further temper the blood sugar rush . Of course , if you eat lots of carbs for breakfast and lunch , don't plan on 2 carb servings of pasta for dinner . And I have given up the ( white ) Italian bread on the side ! That's the worst part , but the pasta is at least do-able .
018 4 As a Manhattanite , a vegetarian , and someone who takes food VERY seriously and is always on the lookout for quick , tasty , healthful meals , Asian cuisine of all stripes comprises a substantial percentage of my diet . I happened upon Amazon reviews of this product quite by accident , so sought it out when I was near a Gristedes , where I was directed to the produce section . Having read the reviews as well as being familiar with various Asian pastas , e.g . , rice noodles , mung bean noodles , egg noodles , etc . , I was neither put off nor surprised by descriptions of this product's texture / smell . I bought one each of this ( which , surprisingly , I preferred ) and the ramen-type and have tried both with Annie Chun's Thai Peanut Sauce ( and now wish I'd had some chopped peanuts to add for texture ) .
Actually , the oft-cited aroma didn't hit me until the 2.5 minute parboiling recommended on the package and yes , it was rather peculiar . But it disappeared quickly and the noodles had no aroma or particular flavor afterward . I suggest draining them very well and blotting them with a paper towel so that they're more receptive to absorbing the sauce of your choice . I don't think they're a good choice as a vehicle for Western-type sauces - - their texture is very Asian and is complemented by Asian sauces . But hey , that's just me ; other people who've reviewed them enjoy them with Western dressings . They pick up the flavor of sauces quite well , have a negligible calorie count ( 40 for the whole package ) , are low in carbs , and actually contain a bit of protein . I have no reason to think they wouldn't work equally well in stir-fries and soups . My only complaint is that at two bucks a pop for an appetizer-sized portion , they're expensive - - discovering that the nutritional analysis was based on a two-serving package earned a derisive snort from yours truly . I checked Koreatown ( same price ) and found them in Chinatown for $1.45 - - still not cheap , but definitely easier to justify at 25 + % cheaper than two bucks .
Not for everyone , but really yummy for those who like Asian food or are receptive to trying something new . I think these are directed more towards the Japanese and Korean communities , but I gave them enough of a rave that the Chinese vendors who sold them to me seem inclined to give them a try themselves .
019 4 I was dying to get my hands on these after reading such wonderful endorsements . I had nothing but high hopes . I was totally open minded . I thought it seemed too good to be true ( low cal no carb noodles ! ) but hey , I'm an optimist . Guess what ? It is too good to be true ! I read about washing them and drying them . I did . No problem . I added sauce . I put them in my mouth . The taste was not the problem it was the texture . It was seriously like chewing rubber bands . No noodle resemblence whatsoever . I honestly can't understand those who rave about these , but , hey , to each his own .
021 4 I agree with the reviewer who gave these a stellar rating . We've tried a variety of pasta and noodle alternatives ( spaghetti squash etc ) and the results ranged from interesting to . . . terrible . The spaghetti squash was the best alternative but it certainly didn't taste like regular pasta . But regular pasta plays havoc with our blood sugar and whole wheat pasta wasn't to our liking . . . so we continued our search .
These Tofu Shirataki Fettucini are the absolute alternative to pasta which we've found and they are very tasty . I noticed that one person here said they were tough and inedible . NOT TRUE . Also , they have only 40 calories per package and one package was certainly enough to be a generous serving for me ( it might take two packages for someone with a hefty appetite ) . I tested my blood sugar before and after eating these , both within an hour of eating them and several hours later . My blood sugar stayed nice and level , so there was that benefit as well .
As far as texture goes , they ARE closer to an al dente ( a bit chewy ) pasta than an overcooked , mushy pasta but we'd always preferred our pasta a bit on the al dente side . If you don't like chewy you might not like the Tofu Pasta . That didn't bother us one bit .
True , the taste is not identical to pasta but we both felt that ( like most tofu ) it picked up the taste of whatever we put on it and any remaining taste was subtle , in our opinion .
The first time we ate it we put on homemade tomato sauce , fresh Parmesan and oregano and basil ( fresh basil ) It was yummy ! The second time we made spaghetti ( canned sauce and ground beef and freshly chopped spices ) and it was also delicious . I then experimented with various sauces , from those with a sour cream base to creamed cottage cheese and a bit of butter and green onions . Every time , the result was delicious - and what a calorie savings over regular pasta .
We have not eaten them plain or buttered , like regular noodles or pasta . I have a feeling the texture might be more noticable then and there might be a subtle taste that would be different from pasta .
This is as detailed and clear as I can be . We were absolutely DELIGHTED to discover and use these and found them to be the best substitute by far for our favorite pasta ( although we're certainly open to suggestions for others ) .
PS : Since writing my original review , I wanted to note that I adapted a sweet noodle kugel recipe using these as the noodles . It was delicious . For anyone who might be interested in doing the same , I did NOT bake the kugel like you do a traditional one . I simply used Light Sour cream , cinnamon and Splenda to make a kugel that would work for diabetics or those on a diet . I did heat the noodles in the microwave after draining them because they do tend to leak liquid even when they are heated up without any . I added the other ingredients to the hot noodles and heated gently on the stovetop . Leftovers were eaten cold .
022 4 I read about this product on the Hungry Girl website . It listed Amazon as a supplier . I read all the reviews and decided to place an order . It took longer than I expected to arrive , since I had to pay extra shipping I thought it would be here sooner . The extra shipping must have been for the cool pack in the box it was shipped in .
The noodles were a little chewier than regular pasta . But like regular pasta the didn't really have a taste of their own and took on the taste of what ever sauce you use . I really did like them . Being diabetic , it is a great pasta alternative that will not raise my blood sugar . And I didn't find a unpleasant smell when I opened the bag as another reviewer wrote . Just the same I did rinse them well .
I have since found them in a local health food store so I won't have to pay the high shipping any more . I have not been able to find the spaghetti type anywhere , only the flat noodle type and I would really like to try the spaghetti .
I would recommend this product to any one that wants a lower carb , lower calorie pasta .
023 4 I , too , have eaten noodles in Japan , China and South east Asia . In fact noodles are one of my favorite foods . Amazingly I have never tasted anything as foul as these . Rubberey and disgusting . I parboiled them , stirfried them , microwaved them ; tried every way to cook them to eliminate the awful flavor . Others have said they like them , I suggest you try one package to make your decision . I think this is a food that requires a less sensitive taste mechanism to eat .
025 4 I was always scared away from trying these things from all the bad reviews complaining about the smell and texture . However , a local grocer recently started stocking them so I couldn't resist paying the few dollars for a package .
I was shocked - no smell but I boiled them up to warm them up anyways . They went great with a simple tomato sauce and grated cheese . You get a good size bowl of mild flavored noodles that may be slighty more slippery than regular pasta , but nothing that bother my tastes . For 40 calories its a good thing to add to dishes when you need to eat light - soups would be really ideal with this type of noodle .
026 4 This review is from :
Tofu Shirataki Noodles Spaghetti Shape 10 bags ( Misc . )
The noodles need to be rinsed before cooking . This is very important unless you like fishy smelling food ! I like these better than the thin noodles . These seem to have a better texture . They go great with some stir fried veggies and a little toasted seseme oil .
You can get these for about $2 at Trader Joes . The shipping for these is very high and not really worth it for such a tiny bag of pasta .
027 4 The noodles need to be rinsed before cooking . This is very important unless you like fishy smelling food ! I like these better than the thin noodles . These seem to have a better texture . They go great with some stir fried veggies and a little toasted seseme oil .
You can get these for about $2 at Trader Joes . The shipping for these is very high and not really worth it for such a tiny bag of pasta .
028 4 Not quite the texture of pasta , but was still very good . Since pasta does not have a flavor anyway , it just took on the flavor of the sauce and tasted the same . I would recommend to anyone who does not want the heaviness of pasta .
029 4 The other day , my husband and I were having spaghetti for dinner , so I boiled the Shirataki noodles for a few minutes and then tried to eat them . The taste wasn't bad , then I tried to chew them and the texture was really weird . I had to chew a lot more than I really wanted to . I finally gave up and ate my spaghetti sauce with real pasta .
030 4 It has been over a month since I ordered . Although they billed my credit card , I have yet to see the product delivered ! ! ! I e-mailed them about 3 weeks ago and was informed my shipment was lost and they would file a claim and re-ship . Have not heard 1 word since . Very poor customer service . I cancelled today and will not order through here again ! ! !
Karen Adams
031 4 These are definately worth trying ! No , it is not EXACTLY like real pasta . The slightly fishy smell ( like miso soup / japanese food / seafood ) goes away after rinsing . The texture is slippery and unique - - its not bad but you probably won't want to eat these plain .
First drain the noodles , put them in a bowl of fresh water and microwave them for 1 - 2 minutes . Drain the water and pat try , then add your sauce and heat a little bit more until warm . If you are following the Hungry Girl recipe , add slightly more parmesan cheese and the laughing cow soft cheese ( I love the french onion flavor ) . Season with salt , pepper , garlic salt , and cayenne pepper . It is absolutely declicious and only 100 calories for a big bowl of noodles !
032 4 I was afraid to try them after reading one review on how they stink . I briefly smelled them and they were maybe a little like amonia or mushrooms when they start to get mushy . I rinsed them off and tasted one . . . not much flavor which is par for the course with pasta anyway . These are much healthier and lighter . I put the noodles in a pot of No-Chicken broth ( veggie but chix flavored ) , a bag of veggies ( fiesta blend ) , onion , and chix strips . Made a great low cal lunch soup . Yay !
033 4 I followed all directions on preparing the noodles and am pleased to say that they were not at all tough or rubbery . The fettuccini resembled the texture of fine pad thai noodles and the noodles were something like the cup-a-soup noodles . Mind you it is flavorless and not a gourmet item , but with its low low calorie and carb count , it is not at all bad . Just be mindful of the sauce used . I mixed it with frozen vegetables in a low-fat sauce and added grated cheese , and it was light and pleasant . I look forward to experimenting with other additions .
034 4 I was amazed how easy it was to fix the Tofu Shirataki noodles and how great the taste was . I am a consumer that does not normally enjoy Tofu products but these noodles were great . Low in calories and no trans fat and only 3 grams of carbs , for noodles this is an amazing product .
035 4 This review is from :
Tofu Shirataki Noodles Spaghetti Shape 10 bags ( Misc . )
Hey , it's got nothing bad in it . Ya wanna eat pasta , it's a weak , but acceptable alternative . I rinsed , then microwaved it for a minute and that eliminated the stink . then rinsed again , dried it , added sauce and heated some more . Chewy but not so bad .
036 4 Hey , it's got nothing bad in it . Ya wanna eat pasta , it's a weak , but acceptable alternative . I rinsed , then microwaved it for a minute and that eliminated the stink . then rinsed again , dried it , added sauce and heated some more . Chewy but not so bad .
037 4 It made a good substitute for regular pasta without carbs and calories .
039 4 Shirataki is made of Tofu and Yams , so it's not exactly pasta . However the texture is nice , albeit a bit more slippery than pasta . Add a tad of a creamy or rich sauce , and it really gives your mouth the sensation and satisfaction of eating pasta . I used low calorie butter , parmesan and a tiny bit of cream and had a really rich-tasting fettucine alfredo , yum !
041 4 It took over a month to get my product and there was no correspondence between the customer service and me . I am not happy with the order or the process .
042 4 We like the noodles we got , but the problem I have is it took over a month and a half to get the product . That is not acceptable when I pay over $14 for shipping . If I pay that much to get a few noodles I expect to have them is a week . You have a problem in that department .
043 4 This review is from :
Tofu Shirataki Noodles Spaghetti Shape 10 bags ( Misc . )
I place my order on Janaury 23 for the noodles . Due to overwhelming demand the supplier ran out and I had to wait for restocking . Once the item was restocked , 2 / 9 , I was sent an E-mail with a link to UPS . After a few days , 2 / 13 , the status of my package went from receiving billing information to exception . The package was damaged in transit and has yet to be replaced , it's now 2 / 23 . Seller is so-so about responding to communication ( they usually respond it's just they are not quick about it ) and until I actually receive the product , I am very hesitant to use this seller again .
044 4 I place my order on Janaury 23 for the noodles . Due to overwhelming demand the supplier ran out and I had to wait for restocking . Once the item was restocked , 2 / 9 , I was sent an E-mail with a link to UPS . After a few days , 2 / 13 , the status of my package went from receiving billing information to exception . The package was damaged in transit and has yet to be replaced , it's now 2 / 23 . Seller is so-so about responding to communication ( they usually respond it's just they are not quick about it ) and until I actually receive the product , I am very hesitant to use this seller again .
045 4 The tofu shirataki was everything it was claimed to be - - not much to my liking , however . But I am glad that I tried it and will move on from here . The service from Amazon.com was terrible , the shipping charged-outrageous , plus the amount of time it took the item to arrive was unacceptable . I will never again purchase from Amazon.com , and will advise friends and family to follow suit .
047 4 Delivery was delayed several weeks and not notified of delays . I had to keep e-mailing to make sure it was coming . Taste is OK but it will never make you forget the real thing .
048 4 This product just was not that good . It took a really long time to receive the product .
049 4 If you want to get these items cheaper . . . I saw them at Sprouts and Whole foods if there is one close by . . = )
050 4 I was totally shocked by the cost of shipping which was higher than the cost of 10 of the item . Then to pay that much to find out it has taken nearly a month to receive the product is ridiculous . I placed my order on 1 - 21 and after several e-mails , follow up promises of shipment last week , today on 2 - 15 I finally recieved notice it would be shipped . This company wont receive my business again .
051 4 They tended to be too chewy for pasta . Being Italian I guess I wasn't use to this .
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Tofu Shirataki Noodles Spaghetti Shape 10 bags ( Misc . )
These noodles have a terrible , squidy texture and a wholly unpleasant smell . They cook strangely and taste odd .
053 4 These noodles have a terrible , squidy texture and a wholly unpleasant smell . They cook strangely and taste odd .
055 4 The noodles taste somewhat normal - but the texture makes them impossible to eat . I have purchased 10 bags and gave to friends to try - none of us were able to actually eat more than a few bites . The texture is like rubber with an added slime - very difficult to chew .
057 4 I have been hearing such great things about these noodles . Unfortunately they were not anything like what I have heard . Proceed with this purchase with caution .
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I really tried to like these , I don't even remember ordering them on line as they are in my local supermarket . First you have to get over the fishy smell when you open them even after rinising well they smell and then they are mushy . I've tried them several ways and to me I'd rather just eat a smaller portion of pasta as these don't satisfy at all .
060 4 I really tried to like these , I don't even remember ordering them on line as they are in my local supermarket . First you have to get over the fishy smell when you open them even after rinising well they smell and then they are mushy . I've tried them several ways and to me I'd rather just eat a smaller portion of pasta as these don't satisfy at all .
061 4 I've seen these around but all the negative press told me it wasn't worth the agony of trying to choke these stinky slimy suckers down . Anyway , practicing the reasonable-carb lifestyle , I rarely eat pasta but miss the convenience of pasta dishes for lunch . Wondering if they were really * that * bad , I busted out the fiver I had burning a hole in my pocket and bought two bags . Ready for the most horrendous smell that had ever invaded human nostrils , I opened the bag and held my breath . No sirens went off , the cats were still walking around and life appeared to go on , so I let my guard down and decided to take a breath while the noodles and I were in the same room . Silly me , I thought to myself . I've been fooled by the drama of Amazon reviewers . Sure they do have a smell , but steaming up some brussels sprout will leave you worse off . A 30 - second generous rinse of hot water in my favorite yellow Tupperware strainer yielded a healthy portion of stench-free noodles . Then I decided to do what no man has dared to do before ! I reach into the strainer with my index finger and opposable thumb , pinched a tablespoon-sized serving of plain hot rinsed noodles , and stuck them directly in my mouth ! O.M.G . . . . nothing happened . So I made my spaghetti and had a great day .
063 4 I order this item along with the regular noodles and never got them . Have made a million attempts with no success . I have been charged and already paid for the item , which shipped from Gristedes . Will probably never order from Amazon again . I have gotten no satisfaction and the last email I sent was never even answered .
065 4 Yes , these noodles are tasteless , but they are the most filling 20 calories you will ever find .
Rinse them and add them to other food to make a satisfying meal . This morning I beat one egg in a bowl , added salt and pepper , added one 20 calorie serving of noodles and cooked them in Pam sprayed pan . For 95 calories , I had a filling and satisfying breakfast that kept me from getting hungry for hours .
If you are looking for a way to feel full while eating less calories , these noodles are it .
066 4 We enjoyed trying this product since it has so many excellent healthly characteristics . It is recommended for individuals that want to improve their health and eating habits . After paring boiling it , we added pasta sauce and it tasted great .
067 4 It is nice to see so many people posting positive reviews for this product . When I first read about it in Peoples Diet magazine , I couldn't wait to purchase it and try it . Then I read several reviews and they were all bad . I decided to give it a try anyway and . . . Yum , I'm placing another order . The smell everyone refers to is really quite mild and washes away immediately when you rinse the noodles . They are chewier than regular noodles but filling and satisfying with only 40 calories , 1 gram of fat , and about 4 grams of carbs for an entire bag .
068 4 This was my first experience using Shirataki Tofu noodles and I loved them ! Easy to prepare , just drain the water from the bag and heat up . . . no unpleasant taste or odor . I have served these noodles with a seafood base tomato sauce and also a cream sauce . . . totally delicious . Down-side . . . unfortunately , I have not been unsuccessful finding this product locately here in Florida . I have to order them online and it is shipped to me from New York which substantially increases the overall cost .
069 4 For those of us watching our carbs ( particularly , if you've got diabetes ) , this stuff is amazing . Just don't par-boil it , as they suggest on the package . . . instead , drain them , and throw them into whatever you're using as sauce . I like them particularly with brocolli , onions , fat-free cream cheese ( which makes a creamy kind of sauce when it melts ) and parmesan . Delish !
070 4 I love the Tofu Shirataki ( noodles ) . They are great , especially since I'm a Weight Watcher and they equal 0 points .
It took a little longer than I expected to receive them after I ordered them , but still , it was worth the wait ! !
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Noodles are low cal and low carb and it is hard to tell that they are not like the noodles mom made .
072 4 Noodles are low cal and low carb and it is hard to tell that they are not like the noodles mom made .
073 4 The noodles come wet and refrigeration is necessary . The pkj . maybe serves 2 and they need to be rinsed before using . They have little or no flavor so would adapt to whatever you were serving over them . I don't think you would want to eat them plain . However , this is good for dieters as there are no calories carbs or any fat .
It took a long time for them to come after i placed my order . That was a minus .
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Not bad for a 40 - calorie substitute for a 190 - calorie food . As long as you follow the prep directions to wash & parboil the noodles , they are palatable . I like al dente noodles , so the texture did not bother me .
075 4 Not bad for a 40 - calorie substitute for a 190 - calorie food . As long as you follow the prep directions to wash & parboil the noodles , they are palatable . I like al dente noodles , so the texture did not bother me .
078 4 I saw these on an entertainment show several weeks age . 20 calories per serving ! I bought them and tried them in place of conventional pasta . I was very pleasantly surprised . The taste is very similar to rice noodles .
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The shiritaki noodles are very good . They have great texture , are simple to prepare , and have no funky aftertaste . While I love spaghetti squash as a pasta substitute , these are a nice alternative . They are a bit expensive at $8.95 a bag not counting shipping , but if I could get them at a store sans the shipping costs , I'd probably get them now and again . Certainly isn't what I thought tofu would taste like ! A pleasant surprise !
080 4 The shiritaki noodles are very good . They have great texture , are simple to prepare , and have no funky aftertaste . While I love spaghetti squash as a pasta substitute , these are a nice alternative . They are a bit expensive at $8.95 a bag not counting shipping , but if I could get them at a store sans the shipping costs , I'd probably get them now and again . Certainly isn't what I thought tofu would taste like ! A pleasant surprise !
083 4 I very much wanted to like tofu shirataki noodles . Unfortunately , they are just a little too unusual for my taste . They're not awful , but the texture is very slippery and chewy . As was mentioned in other reviews , even after rinsing and soaking they still have a distinctive smell and taste . A sesame-soy based sauce seems to compliment the shirataki noodles best . ( i.e . , masks the taste ) Spaghetti sauce just doesn't taste right with it . Since this product is not available locally and has to be shipped from New York to Texas at a net cost of about $5 a package , I would be very unlikely to purchase it again .
084 4 I was so hoping to like this product ! I need to eat lower carb foods , and hoped that this product would deliver . The package came in & the smell was bad , but not as horid as suggested . After par boiling it was much better . I cooked the noodles & put on sauce $ cheese . The texture was not good . It was like chewing pieces of rubber . The noodles even squeaked on my teeth sort of like a balloon would sound . . . wierd . Suffice it to say that I could not choke down more than a couple of bites . The worst ( and funniest ) part was letting my dogs have the plate & watching them first try to chew the noodles , and finally lap only the sauce & cheese up . Save your money . The shipping was killer on this .
085 4 I found the texture and smell to be a huge turn off . It reminded me of squid and I just could not stomach it . It was rubbery and hard to chew . It did not really have a taste , so if you can get past the smell and texture , these are the noodles for you .
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I had heard about this product on the local news and decided to try this product . It was the worse product I have ever eaten . I could not finish it and I am stuck with another bag of this item . I would not recommend this product to anyone . It also took a long time to arrive . . . . . . . . . . .
087 4 I had heard about this product on the local news and decided to try this product . It was the worse product I have ever eaten . I could not finish it and I am stuck with another bag of this item . I would not recommend this product to anyone . It also took a long time to arrive . . . . . . . . . . .
088 4 The product rates as a less than ideal replacement for regular pasta . The texture is slimy and slightly rubbery . I served it in a cream-style sauce with sauteed vegetables and chicken hoping to disguise the pasta , but my family knew right away something was different and they prefer I not buy it again .
089 4 I was disappointed that there was no communication about the delivery date being late . I got an email that said I would receive item within 7 days of the order and then I got billed on my AmEx and still no product . The product finally came 3 weeks later .
090 4 Sorry I cooked them 4 different ways and they are just horrible !
You just can't get them soft enough to not be chewy and stringey
with no taste . . . . I didn't mind the smell , it washes out but the texture is just wrong , wrong , wrong . . . . . Nancy
091 4 This was the worst thing I have ever ingested . I was sold with the SUPER low calorie and fat intake , but it was too good to be true . It tasted like non food . It tasted like rubber bands in sauce . Or squid . It was terrible and now I have bags and bags of it going straight to the garbage . I think the bags should stop by the lab first for testing , because there's some sort of mistake . This couldn't possibly have been meant to be eaten . People are not that cruel .
Try for yourself . I kid you not .
092 4 There was so much hub-bub about this product that I thought I would give it a try . So , after ordering it online and paying like $17.00 in shipping for 2 small bags , I was really excited to try it . They were gross . There isn't much taste , but the texture is what did me in . It had horrible mouth-feel . Stringy and strechy . Big disappointment - I threw the second bag out .
093 4 When I saw the spot on access hollywood for these noodles I was really excited ! It took over a month for them to arrive and I cooked them that night for dinner . They were not what they had promised . The texture isn't like spaghetti at at , it looks like it , but does not taste like it . They felt like worms in my mouth ( I know that is gross , but true ) . They also had a very offensive smell - like fish . YUCK .
094 4 Disgusting . This is not anything like pasta so do not be fooled . It is tofu and it smells and tastes like tofu . If you do not particularly enjoy tofu , do not buy this product .
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40 calories for 8 oz of noodles . They are delicious and filling .
096 4 40 calories for 8 oz of noodles . They are delicious and filling .
097 4 The faux fettuccini does ( as it says ) have a stinky smell which can put you off a little . Once you rinse it off , it does get distinctly better . This is a good product to use as a low calorie , low carb substitute for pasta but texture-wise it is rather rubbery . If you can get past that difference , it is good with sauce . It works especially well in casseroles and soup .
098 4 I really hoped that I would like these . However , I found them to be horrible in taste and texture .
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A very nice product was delivered quickly to me , and was much appreciated .
101 4 A very nice product was delivered quickly to me , and was much appreciated .
102 4 I did not authorize the purchase of this item , and I sent several e-mails to indicate this . I am very frustrated that my e-mails were ignored , to cancel this order , the day you notified me that you processed this order .
056 4 After watching an advertisement for the tofu noodles on t.v . I decided to try them because they were supposed to taste just like pasta . That statement is a COMPLETE LIE , actually they taste just like rubber bands . They taste TERRIBLE . SAVE YOUR MONEY ! ! !
040 4 I ordered a couple of packages of these . . . the shipping took FOREVER ( close to a month ) - the noodles taste almost identical to real pasta . . . I'll order again !
058 4 We cooked the noodles as per the directions and served them up with a sauce over top - they were HORRIBLE ! Very rubbery in texture . Everything went right into the garbage .
076 4 Very good communication , got in a timely manor when you consider everyone in the country was ordering these Shirataki noodles . Definiatly worth a try . Will order from this company again but maybe not these noodles . Thanks !
038 4 This product made a great pasta dish without calories or carbs . Will buy again .
046 4 Very happy with the product , quite unhappy with the shipping charges . Will not purchase again until it can be bought locally .
Tofu Shirataki Noodles Spaghetti Shape 10 bags ( Misc . )
I agree with the reviewer who gave these a stellar rating . We've tried a variety of pasta and noodle alternatives ( spaghetti squash etc ) and the results ranged from interesting to . . . terrible . The spaghetti squash was the best alternative but it certainly didn't taste like regular pasta . But regular pasta plays havoc with our blood sugar and whole wheat pasta wasn't to our liking . . . so we continued our search .
These Tofu Shirataki Fettucini are the absolute alternative to pasta which we've found and they are very tasty . I noticed that one person here said they were tough and inedible . NOT TRUE . Also , they have only 40 calories per package and one package was certainly enough to be a generous serving for me ( it might take two packages for someone with a hefty appetite ) . I tested my blood sugar before and after eating these , both within an hour of eating them and several hours later . My blood sugar stayed nice and level , so there was that benefit as well .
As far as texture goes , they ARE closer to an al dente ( a bit chewy ) pasta than an overcooked , mushy pasta but we'd always preferred our pasta a bit on the al dente side . If you don't like chewy you might not like the Tofu Pasta . That didn't bother us one bit .
True , the taste is not identical to pasta but we both felt that ( like most tofu ) it picked up the taste of whatever we put on it and any remaining taste was subtle , in our opinion .
The first time we ate it we put on homemade tomato sauce , fresh Parmesan and oregano and basil ( fresh basil ) It was yummy ! The second time we made spaghetti ( canned sauce and ground beef and freshly chopped spices ) and it was also delicious . I then experimented with various sauces , from those with a sour cream base to creamed cottage cheese and a bit of butter and green onions . Every time , the result was delicious - and what a calorie savings over regular pasta .
We have not eaten them plain or buttered , like regular noodles or pasta . I have a feeling the texture might be more noticable then and there might be a subtle taste that would be different from pasta .
This is as detailed and clear as I can be . We were absolutely DELIGHTED to discover and use these and found them to be the best substitute by far for our favorite pasta ( although we're certainly open to suggestions for others ) .
PS : Since writing my original review , I wanted to note that I adapted a sweet noodle kugel recipe using these as the noodles . It was delicious . For anyone who might be interested in doing the same , I did NOT bake the kugel like you do a traditional one . I simply used Light Sour cream , cinnamon and Splenda to make a kugel that would work for diabetics or those on a diet . I did heat the noodles in the microwave after draining them because they do tend to leak liquid even when they are heated up without any . I added the other ingredients to the hot noodles and heated gently on the stovetop . Leftovers were eaten cold .
005 4 I'm a diabetic and I thought I'd found my miracle food . Thought I'd be able to eat all the noodles I wanted . LOL ! ! ! !
These noodles are GROSS . I spit my one and only bite out . My husband tried chewing and chewing and chewing and chewing . . . . then finally spit it out . Funny thing was that there were NO bite marks on these noodles ! ! ! Weirdest thing ever .
Don't waste your money .
012 4 I lost 90 lbs and have not had pasta in over 10 years ! I found this product on hungry-girl , ordered it and now have had chicken fettucine alfredo and spaghetti and sauce for the first time in years ! !
The KEY is in preparation ! I was lucky enough to read this on HG's website . You have to rinse it REALLY , REALLY well in strainer . Then pat it dry . Completely dry . Then i add whatever sauce and microwave for less than a minute . Ive had it 2 days in a row and im ordering more now ! My first order came within one day ! Go noodles !
013 4 My partner has to moniter blood sugar so we really don't get to eat a lot of pasta , bread , or starches like potato . We found these at a local store and gave them a try . They require attention to prepare : you have to drain , rinse , and parboil the noodles to remove the smell of the preservative , but once that is done these noodles are great . I make them in thai noodle dishes and with some italian pasta sauces . They are better with the thai dishes because they cook with the sauce a little more .
Worth the effort especially if you have a limited diet because of sugar restrictions .
015 4 I have been eating this product for the past 2 years . I picked them up one day at the supermarket because they looked interesting . To my surprise , they were great . I love this product . The noodles are filling and are certainly NOT as bad as some of these reviews suggest . I think that eating healthy is always a challenge . This food does not taste gross . Actually , there is not too much taste to it at all until you put a sauce on it ( just like most Tofu products ) . The texture is a little softer than most noodles but certainly far from GROSS . We need to do what we need to do for health's sake ! Give em a try ; I think you will be pleasantly surprised ! !
020 4 This review is from :
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I agree with the reviewer who gave these a stellar rating . We've tried a variety of pasta and noodle alternatives ( spaghetti squash etc ) and the results ranged from interesting to . . . terrible . The spaghetti squash was the best alternative but it certainly didn't taste like regular pasta . But regular pasta plays havoc with our blood sugar and whole wheat pasta wasn't to our liking . . . so we continued our search .
These Tofu Shirataki Fettucini are the absolute alternative to pasta which we've found and they are very tasty . I noticed that one person here said they were tough and inedible . NOT TRUE . Also , they have only 40 calories per package and one package was certainly enough to be a generous serving for me ( it might take two packages for someone with a hefty appetite ) . I tested my blood sugar before and after eating these , both within an hour of eating them and several hours later . My blood sugar stayed nice and level , so there was that benefit as well .
As far as texture goes , they ARE closer to an al dente ( a bit chewy ) pasta than an overcooked , mushy pasta but we'd always preferred our pasta a bit on the al dente side . If you don't like chewy you might not like the Tofu Pasta . That didn't bother us one bit .
True , the taste is not identical to pasta but we both felt that ( like most tofu ) it picked up the taste of whatever we put on it and any remaining taste was subtle , in our opinion .
The first time we ate it we put on homemade tomato sauce , fresh Parmesan and oregano and basil ( fresh basil ) It was yummy ! The second time we made spaghetti ( canned sauce and ground beef and freshly chopped spices ) and it was also delicious . I then experimented with various sauces , from those with a sour cream base to creamed cottage cheese and a bit of butter and green onions . Every time , the result was delicious - and what a calorie savings over regular pasta .
We have not eaten them plain or buttered , like regular noodles or pasta . I have a feeling the texture might be more noticable then and there might be a subtle taste that would be different from pasta .
This is as detailed and clear as I can be . We were absolutely DELIGHTED to discover and use these and found them to be the best substitute by far for our favorite pasta ( although we're certainly open to suggestions for others ) .
PS : Since writing my original review , I wanted to note that I adapted a sweet noodle kugel recipe using these as the noodles . It was delicious . For anyone who might be interested in doing the same , I did NOT bake the kugel like you do a traditional one . I simply used Light Sour cream , cinnamon and Splenda to make a kugel that would work for diabetics or those on a diet . I did heat the noodles in the microwave after draining them because they do tend to leak liquid even when they are heated up without any . I added the other ingredients to the hot noodles and heated gently on the stovetop . Leftovers were eaten cold .
054 4 I don't understand all the hype on this product . I bought 6 bags and prepared one for my husband and I for dinner with shrimp . Followed the directions to rinse well . The noodles were chewy and the texture unappetizing . My husband hardly ate any and went without dinner . Maybe I was hoping what they promised was true , but I wouldn't recommend these to anyone who enjoys food .
062 4 I thought these noodles were going to be The Answer ! NOT . I don't think I have ever placed anything in mouth as disgusting as these noodles . My husband and I sat down to a dinner of fettuccini made with these noodles and after about one minute we were almost fighting for the bathroom . Yuck Yuck Yuck .
