As a South Indian , rice is the one thing that makes me happier than anything in the world and being on keto doesn't really work with rice! This is my go to when I want to make some indian rice or eat with curry. For all of you complaining about the smell, I hate that too. But here is a little trick I use. Rinse it under running hot water first in a strainer and then heat a teaspoon of Ghee (clarified butter) and fry the contents for a fre minutes until the the water is all gone! Ghee adds flavour and camouflages any leftover smell. Hope this helps!
UPDATE:
My favorite Miracle Noodles, in order:
1. Angel Hair - By far my favorite. Texture is very close to ramen. I absolutely love eating with an organic cheese powder that I buy here on Amazon. The cheese clings to the noodles perfectly, and if I want to eat a childhood favorite, I ate a sliced organic hotdog. It's delicious!
2. Rice - This rice has amazing texture, and is perfect for adding to stews or stir fries. It absorbs flavor well. It's light and fluffy.
3. Fettuccine - I don't buy the fettuccine frequently, because I prefer the angel hair and rice so much more.
& lastly, the elbows. I don't recommend them. Unfortunately, in my opinion, the texture of Konnyaku flour doesn't work well as an elbow noodle. It ends up being too rubbery.
I cannot say enough good things about these. Okay - here's a secret about me. I'm a very healthy eater. Now and then I'll splurge with a snack or two, but for the most part, I eat a healthy, grain-free paleo diet.... but my secret is that I used to LOVE ramen noodles. Everything about them - the texture, the salty, MSG-laden taste of the packet that comes with them, especially the shrimp flavor! As I became more health conscious and kicked ramen noodles to the curb, I found myself yearning for the days when I would drop a convenient block of noodles in a boiling pot of water. Miracle noodles are just as convenient. Seriously. You rinse them in cool water, boil them for 2-3 minutes, drain them and you're done. Some of the instructions recommend dry roasting them in a pan for a minute afterwards. I haven't tried that yet, but I plan to. Regardless, they taste delicious.
I have been eating gluten-free for several years now. I missed the taste of real noodles. Rice noodles can be so sticky and heavy. Quinoa noodles are probably my second favorite, but they still don't satisfy my noodle craving the way Miracle Noodles do.
Miracle noodles are light but fulfilling. The texture is difficult to describe. It's similar to ramen, but if you're expecting it to be completely the same, you might disappointed. As far as taste goes, they are very mild-tasting, which means that they're perfect for adding spices to and creating whatever dish you dream of. I've been adding a small amount of broth to mine with spices like paprika, salt, garlic, and sometimes turmeric. I'll throw some peas in there or any other veggies I have on hand. It makes for such a quick, healthy meal.
I'm working on coming up with other sauce ideas. These won't work with the average tomato sauce because they require a stickier, thicker sauce since they don't absorb as well as a regular noodle does. The more I cook with these, however, the more I become accommodated with which flavors and toppings pair well with them. They're very unique, but they're worth experimenting with!
Update: I've found the perfect recipe for these! I eat paleo, so I'll give you the paleo version and the regular version of the recipe for you to try. First, I make a vegetable soup. I make mine from scratch using any veggies I have on hand, a pot roast, a can or two of crushed tomatoes, some vegetable stock, and a dash of honey. You can use a pre-made vegetable soup, or you can make your own with whichever ingredients you choose.
I divide it up so that half of it remains soup, and the other half will be used for my sauce for miracle noodles. I freeze them in separate containers (individual sized for convenience).
I use about 1/4 cup of the soup, toss it into a pan with 1 tablespoon or so of butter, add Coconut Aminos to taste, along with about 2 teaspoons of arrowroot. The arrowroot thickens the sauce to the PERFECT texture so that the miracle noodles absorb the sauce. It tastes absolutely amazing - almost like a beef stroganoff. I season it with a bit of sea salt and paprika. It's so savory and delicious. If you don't eat paleo and you don't have these ingredients on hand, no problem. Take your soup, add butter and some soy sauce to taste along with enough flour to thicken it to your liking. You can use any thickener you choose. Either way, it'll taste amazing. I mix it with the miracle noodles, it blends so well, and it's the perfect portion of food for me.
My 2nd favorite recipe:
1 package Miracle Noodles Angel Hair
Organic Cheese Powder
Butter
Protein of your choice (cooked hamburger meat, hot dogs, chicken, etc.)
Rinse and cook your Miracle Noodles. Add about 1/2 tablespoon of butter - basically you want to coat the noodles with some liquid leftover on the bottom. Then, add in as much cheese powder as preferred. I like mine mildly cheesy, but if I'm in the mood to add extra, I sometimes also add more butter to ensure that it ends up creamy. The cheese powder sticks so well to these noodles.
Afterwards, toss in some cooked hamburger, hot dogs, chicken, or any meat of your choice. Or eat it plain..tastes delicious by itself!
As far as nutritional value - they are touted as a weight loss food. I don't eat them for that reason though. Sure, they're low-calorie, but I eat them because they're also nearly carbohydrate free. I avoid carbs because I'm a mild diabetic, and I avoid grains due to GI problems. These are the perfect option for me. They also slow the digestive process which makes for better digestion and absorption of nutrients.
I honestly recommend these to everyone I meet - whether you follow a strict, healthy diet or you just want to experiment with a new pasta, these are a wonderful alternative. And the price is fantastic as well.
Okay. I was extremely skeptical of these little water-filled baggies of "fake noodles". I had read horror stories about the fishy odor and rubbery texture. As a low-carb junkie, I REALLY missed the sauces and meals associated with pasta. Enter the Miracle Noodle.
Here's what I feel should be addressed:
- THE SMELL. Maybe my sinuses are flared up worse than I realize, or maybe I'm at a genetic disadvantage with a lowered sense of smell. But whatever the case, I did NOT find the smell oh-so-offensive as others have described. I actually braced myself as I cut the pouch open the first time -- ready for the worst -- but I didn't smell anything until I literally put my nose an inch above the open bag. And I'd describe the smell as more of a "brine" than a "fish" odor. C'mon guys, it's not bad.
- THE TEXTURE. I've found that the texture varies greatly on the preparation of the noodles. My first time eating them, I was rushed and starving... so I ate them straight out of the microwave tossed in pesto sauce. Not so great -- they were definitely rubbery this time. BUUUT, the SECOND time I prepared them, I made a creamy based sauce (melted 1 oz. cream cheese, 1 Tbs heavy cream, and 2 tsp. coconut oil, topped with some curry powder) and LET IT SIT for 2-3 minutes after preparing the dish. This way the sauce reeeally soaked into the noodles and gave them a softer and less-rubbery texture. Oh, and I just nuked them in the microwave this time, too. THIS time was good. Definitely a more "noodle-like" texture. I ate every last noodle!
Also, some tips I've read are to microwave the noodles twice PRIOR to preparing them. By this, I mean: Open bag, rinse in warm water, microwave 2 minutes, rinse again, microwave for another 2 minutes, rinse one last time. At this point they're ready to prepare as desired.
I'm pleased with my purchase, and I'd recommend these to people watching their glucose levels or anybody wanting a zero-carb option.
I was hesitant on ordering these because of the bad reviews, but I ordered them anyways.
I received them 1 week early and had no issues with my order.
It took me awhile before I actually made them because I was nervous due to the bad reviews.
Well, I made baked spaghetti and it turned out amazing!!
After you open the Noodles you will smell a fishy scent. Once you boil the Noodles the fishy smell goes away completely.
I honestly think some people who gave these bad reviews cooked them wrong or way too long.
I boiled mine in a pot with water and butter. I then drained the Noodles and put them back into the pot. I simmered the Noodles to "dry" them. Once I finished doing that, I put my sauce and meat in the pot with the Noodles.
Afterwards, I dumped everything in a square casserole dish, added some cheese ontop, and then baked in the oven. I seasoned everything the same way I would Season regular baked spaghetti. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was very surprised when I took my first bite. I will be buying these again and I will stick to the Angel Hair because it's the only one I will end up using most likely.
My oldest daughter is 3 years old and the pickiest child I've ever met. She LOVED these Noodles and didn't complain!
My youngest daughter is 1 and I cut the Noodles up into smaller pieces for her and she also loved them. My husband is also a picky eater and he loves these as well.
These are great for anyone who is doing Keto. For me, Keto is a lifestyle, not just a diet and these Noodles are perfect for getting in my fiber and veggies. I added photos of my baked spaghetti and everything I used, as well as the recipe I made. I would say a serving size is 1-2 cups. I'm not sure. I cooked 2 packages of the Noodles.
I Love, love, love these!!
I did not have high hopes. I'm sure many of you will do the same thing I did.... look at the item, read the reviews and either put them on your wish list to think about later or just think... are they worth the money to find out if they are as bad-or good-as the reviews say? I was still contemplating this question when my husband snuck into my account and bought them. Surprise! They arrived today--so of course I had to try them today!
They stink... oh man do they stink. Something died kind of stink. I rinsed them... they stank less. I boiled them... the didn't stink at all.... I put them in a teflon pan (no oil per directions) and dried them out. Still no stink. Ok.... I tasted a piece. They taste like... NOTHING. Seriously... there is no taste. They have an odd texture... kind of rubbery, but not real rubbery. But there is no taste. What to do now? So I was fixing pan fried pork chops in butter for dinner... we have a pan with all those good scrapings, butter and grease.... and yes, we dumped these noodles in and sort of flash fried them in all that yummy goodness. And they tasted... just like what we fried them in. Pretty darn good.
Do they taste like real noodles. No they don't. From what we tried tonight, they do taste like whatever your cook them in. I'll have to try boiling them in stock next time. Do they have the same texture? Nope, they have a very distinctive texture and I have no idea how to really describe it. But you know what, when you aren't eating real noodles--for whatever reason--these fill that craving. They aren't the same, but they are close enough.
I didn't expect to like these, I really didn't, but I really do. Try them.... don't let the negative reviews scare you off... they really are good!
Feature Product
- Contains 6 Bags: (2) Angel Hair, (2) Rice, (2) Fettuccini
- Zero Guilt. No Carbs.
- No Bloating. No Energy Crash. No Pasta Belly!
- Soy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan
- Easy quick preparation
Description
Miracle Noodle Zero Carb, Gluten Free Shirataki Pasta and Rice, 6 bag Variety Pack, 44 ounces (Includes: 2 Shirataki Angel Hair, 2 Shirataki Rice and 2 Shirataki Fettuccini)
I went to high school in Korea and grew to love a particular dish called Japchae. I have PCOS, so it was recommended I start a low carb diet. I was okay with giving up rice and most pasta (still waiting for a low carb mushroom ravioli), but sometimes all I want is a taste of home. The angel hair miracle noodles are almost the perfect texture. I bought the variety pack of the rice, fettuccine, and the angel hair. The rice I used to make sweet coconut tapioca pudding, and I tried to use the fettuccine with Alfredo (I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS). As others have stated, use this product with Asian inspired dishes. Japchae is very easy. I make it with chopped onion, green onion, egg, sesame seed oil, and soy sauce.
Now, I have experimented with different ways to cook these, and the best way is as follows:
1. Rinse with cold water. I do this for a good minute or two, moving the noodles with my hand.
2. Drop noodles into boiling water. Boil for about a minute. Remove.
3. RINSE AGAIN.
4. Place noodles in a hot pan and stir. This is to help remove some of the water and helps get rid of the "rubbery" texture. This is when I will start to add my sauce, veggies, and meat. I will continue to stir fry the dish for a few minutes so the noodles absorb the taste.
5. Eat and be merry =)
To those who hated the texture of the noodles...there is a way to fix them!!! I can't stand these noodles the way the bag suggests you prepare them. They are gelatinous almost like raw scallops.
Here is how I suggest you make these if you want something that really **replaces** angel hair pasta.
First be warned that they stink to high heaven when you open them. You have to get as much of that smell off as possible. Rinse them in hot water until you can't smell them from arms-length.
Then coat them in a thin layer of spice. The noodles will take on the color of whatever spice you put on them. So, to make them look like real pasta I choose a white powdery spice or mix. I use a mix of onion and garlic powder for that white flour-based-pasta look.
Then the trick is to really dry them out before serving them!
Paper towel method - after 2 years of cooking these this is the method I've settled on
Spread the strained noodles out on continuous chain of paper towels 2 or 3 layers thick
tuck and roll the paper towels and noodles onto themselves (Jelly-Roll style)
wring as much water out of them as possible without breaking the paper towels. This helps them dry out faster in the microwave and reduces the amount of water vapor in your kitchen.
Spread them out as thinly as possible on a microwave safe plate or tray
Throw them in the microwave on high for 8-15 minutes.
Check on them every 3 minutes until done.
My old method - no predrying
Strain the noodles and skip the paper towels. You will just need to microwave them for much longer. Warning - a lot of water vapor may collect on your cabinets and microwave.
Throw them in the microwave on high for 8-15 minutes.
Drain and fluff them every 2 minutes until there is no pooled water
Then spread them as thinly as possible and continue cooking
Check on them every 3 minutes until done.
I keep cooking them until they are no longer gelatinous. If I'm unsure I put them in for another 3 minutes! It is hard to overcook them. I continue heating them until they've shrunk to at least half size.
Then add them to your dish. Use any sauce or toppings you'd use with regular angel hair. With this method they are nearly indistinguishable from real angel hair pasta. I don't miss the real thing any more.
I have only used this method with the angel hair. Not sure if it would work with all varieties.
I think the reviews on here are funny, and some people get so dramatic about the flavor. IT'S NOT THAT BAD, PEOPLE!! Yes, the initial odor is a tad "fishy," but it's truly not that bad unless you absolutely hate any sort of fishy/seafood smell. I was personally doing a low-calorie HCG diet and that's how I stumbled across these noodles, but I think they're great for people who are simply looking for a low calorie/carb-free noodle or are on a no/low gluten diet. I did a lot of research to determine how to properly cook these, and there are two main methods I found:
1. Strain the packet of noodles into a colander and rinse well with warm water. Add noodles to a pot of water, bring to a boil and then strain. Rinse with warm water. Add back to a pot of water and bring to a boil, strain and rinse one last time in warm water. This nearly 100% eliminates any smell, and the product itself has very little flavor. Now you can use the noodles as directed in your recipe.
2. Strain the packet of noodles into a colander and rinse well with warm water. Put noodles on paper towels and pat dry. Add a little oil to a sauté pan and add the noodles. Spread the noodles out and let cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then use as directed in your recipe.
I personally found the first method (2x boiling) to be my preferred and I felt it eliminated the fishy smell more effectively. I simply boiled the noodles 2 times while cooking other parts of the meal. I made a homemade ground turkey tomato sauce to put on the noodles, and both my boyfriend and I thought it was very tasty! Yes, the texture is a little chewy as some reviewers have mentioned, but with the addition of ground turkey (or meat, in general) you tend to not notice it. I think adding foods with texture is key!
No carbs? Correct!
No gluten? Right again!
No calories!!!!???? That's what the nutrition label says.
All fiber? Nothing but high quality fiber? Yes!
This is just about the only pasta you can take to a party and hope that most can eat it. As for me? Unlimited portions! All you can eat! It's good for me!
Oh rats! I forgot my diet is so restricted my stomach shrank.
Is there a fishy odor?
Yes, it's there when you drain the noodles for the first time. Give it a rinse with water and you're good. This particular brand is less fishy than the full blown Japanese konnyaku but even that ain't bad. There is no odor after put them in soup or a cooked up into a dish. Hot water will deodorize the noodles. For this brand, you can soak the noodles in hot tap water (mine is 127 deg F) for 2 minutes, drain, and soak again in hot tap water for another 2-3 minutes. If you use the full blown black Japanese shirataki, you do need to blanch in boiling water for about 3-5 minutes for full deodorization.
The noodles look very similar to rice noodles (think pad thai) but not so sticky. Also, they resemble glass or cellophane noodles only not so slippery. You can serve them just like the rice or cellophane noodles.
Since there is no carbs or gluten - Hallelujah! Let the partying begin!
Guilty pleasures ramen soup
Broth - highest quality you can find
1 package of Miracle noodles
suitable leftovers (stir fried asian cabbages, eggplant, hot peppers always!, watercress, left over bits of meat, eggs...)
Rinse noodles. Boil broth and then add noodles. Add leftovers. Let boil again. Serves one insomniac.
Lindy's dirt simple sesame noodles - this is basically an Asian-style pasta salad. It's very free form. You get to adjust all the amounts.
Ingredients (serves about 8 at a party - unless they are vegetarians, figure 4)
For the dressing
Sesame seed oil (the dark stuff0
Soy sauce (get the XO - the good stuff)
Vinegar (if you can find it - get the cane sugar - it's the most Chinese-y)
About 4 packs of Miracle Noodle or Konnyaku
2-4 cups Mung bean sprouts - rinsed
4 scrambled eggs (use water) - if you feel energetic then fry up the eggs into sheets, roll up then, slice into long strands
about 2 cups green onions, sliced 1-2" long
If you feel the noodles are too fishy, then blanch them. The truth is the dressing will cover any odor. Toss the ingredients together. Dress with the sesame oil, soy sauce and vinegar to taste. The dressing will cause the noodles to lose water. If you are making this ahead, you will need to rebalance the dressing later. Serve with something that people can grip like bamboo chopsticks or grippy tongs.
Lazy Days at the Beach Salad
1 pkg Miracle Noodles - drained and deodorized
Japanese seaweed salad - usually kelp, sesame seeds and sesame oil (found at your local Asian market or sometimes Costco) - about 2oz
Your choice of fish - I usually go for canned salmon or sardines, but you can get fancy and add slivers of fish OR just serve the fish on top of the salad.
Soy sauce, vinegar (apple cider for the probiotics), sesame seed oil, toasted sesame seeds or flaxseeds
Add the noodles, the seaweed salad and any other ingredients to a bowl. Add sesame/flax seeds, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil to taste and toss. Top with the fish.
I'm not gonna lie. I was scared of these. BUT my lack of carbs and needing to find a pasta substitute caused me to be brave.
I'm pretty sure I have a new favorite food! Angel Hair is by far the best- least squishy texture after cooking. Tried the fettuccine as well, wasn't AS good. Have yet to try the "rice".
Don't sniff the bag or contents straight out of bag. Other than that the smell is pretty much unnoticeable.
I took the pasta out of the bag and drained. Rinsed, rinsed and rinsed some more. Then boiled the pasta for 3 minutes. Drained again. Tossed in a dry frying pan. I cooked a bit longer than most I think, made sure to get all the liquid out. Tossed with tongs pretty much the whole time, separating it. I can tell they're about done when they make a good "squeaking" noise when separating them in the pan.
Added some veggies and peanut sauce.
Probably the best Keto meal I've had in months! Added a little siracha sauce for some kick!
Didn't turn out super pretty- but was seriously delicious!
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