I tried these noodles today which are only 20 calories a package.
Boiled it in a chili garlic sauce and topped it with sriracha and some soy sauce.
First off when I opened the package there was an awful smell of something fishy and rotten. So I rinsed it really well before cooking and it took most of the smell away. But that was unpleasant.
I was really disappointed with the texture, it was like biting into rubber bands. It didn’t have the doughy soft feeling most noodles have.
And lastly it didn’t absorb any of the flavor of the broth.
So I would give it a 2/10. Not sure if I cooked it wrong but I followed the instructions.
Anyone had luck with other brands of Shirataki noodles?
by frankenstein_117
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Have you guys tried other types like maybe the dried ones and do they have a better texture?
I’ve had these, and just bought some more today!
I rinse them well under cool water in a strainer for a few minutes. I just kinda let the water flow over it and do something else while it’s rinsing.
After they’re done, I lay them out on paper towels and let as much moisture soak out of them.
I use them in place of ramen noodles, and I let them cook in the broth for much longer than I would traditional noodles. Maybe 10-15 minutes in the broth or sauce. This helps them take in flavor.
I’ve tried them as a “spaghetti” alternative and the flavors were just off. So I stick to more Asian type flavors. Again, letting them cook in the broth or sauce helps a lot.
They aren’t perfect, but they do scratch the itch when I want ramen. (I’m doing low-sodium and 1k~ calories a day)
I like to pan fry them first & make an alfredo or bolognese to top it with. Pretty much covers up any weird taste. 20 calories for the package sure beat 300 cals for the same amount of pasta imo