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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / May 2006Shirataki again...
I finally found an apparently reliable source of these noodles, and for only $.99 per package instead of the assinine $3.00 per package plus shipping charged by most websites. :-) So far, I've used them for home made "ramen" using my own low salt, fat free home made stock broth from pork or chicken. I've also added the wet noodles to stir fry for some variety, and even made a light spaghetti with it using low sodium canned tomatoes in limited quantities, fresh herbs and lean ground beef. It's been fun. Anyone else have any ideas as to what can be done with these? TIA!  SignaturePeace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson >I finally found an apparently reliable source of these noodles, and for > only $.99 per package instead of the assinine $3.00 per package plus > shipping charged by most websites. :-) Wow! I wonder if they'll ship to England? : ) > Anyone else have any ideas as to what can be done with these? Pad Thai is my current fave. I make a quick curry sauce with coconut milk and prepackaged (no sugar) green curry paste, chuck in a load of veggies, and simmer until cooked. I add some frozen pre-cooked shrimp, and bring back to simmer. Then I ladle a good portion of sauce over the shiratake noodles in my bowl, and chuck some instant noodles into the pot for the carb-eaters. By the time I've chopped some cilantro, everyone's food is ready. On a good day, with fine veggies, it's 15 mins from thought to lips : ) This is very variable - you can sub Indian curry or Chinese bean and garlic paste for the Thai curry paste, and stock or sauce of your choice for the coconut milk. Leftover veggies make it even more instant. Nicky. SignatureA1c 10.5/5.4/<6 T2 DX 05/2004 1g Metformin, 100ug Thyroxine 95/73/72Kg > >I finally found an apparently reliable source of these noodles, and for > > only $.99 per package instead of the assinine $3.00 per package plus > > shipping charged by most websites. :-) > > Wow! I wonder if they'll ship to England? : ) It's a local Korean market in Austin. :-) You might be able to find them over there if you have any really good Oriental markets in your area. > > Anyone else have any ideas as to what can be done with these? > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Nicky. I usually have coconut milk (canned) on hand. My dad likes to use it sometimes. I used to play with curry but have not for awhile, good idea! I have curry powder, and a live "curry" plant out in the herb garden. Thank you! :-d SignaturePeace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson > I finally found an apparently reliable source of these noodles, and for > only $.99 per package instead of the assinine $3.00 per package plus > shipping charged by most websites. :-) Would you be willing to post the link to the website? I have been on the lookout for these, but haven't seen them (I have been looking in the local stores, not online). > > I finally found an apparently reliable source of these noodles, and for > > only $.99 per package instead of the assinine $3.00 per package plus [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > the lookout for these, but haven't seen them (I have been looking in > the local stores, not online). It's not a website, it's a Korean market in Austin... Not sure if they have a website, the name of the store is Han Yang on North Lamar. Han Yang Market 6615 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78752 Phone: (512) 371-3199 A quick google shows no website, but they might be willing to ship if you call them. ;-) You might want to try googling for local Korean or asian markets in your area. Sometimes they are there, but you just don't see them. I only really started looking when my usual market (My Thanh) moved so far North, it was no longer worth driving there so I started looking for alternatives. It was a good thing. ;-) Their supplies of what I want are larger, and cheaper! SignaturePeace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson I find myself paying more attention to this thread noticing Austin and noodle. Are these low in carbs? What is the product name again? Jimmy in Austin > > > I finally found an apparently reliable source of these noodles, and for > > > only $.99 per package instead of the assinine $3.00 per package plus [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > It was a good thing. ;-) Their supplies of what I want are larger, and > cheaper! > I find myself paying more attention to this thread noticing Austin and > noodle. > Are these low in carbs? What is the product name again? > Jimmy in Austin I originally learned about these on this list. <G> As in the thread title, also called "yam noodles". They are a wet noodle in fluid packages in the refrigerated section. Be sure to read the nutritional breakdown labels so you get the right thing. There are other wet noodles in the refrigerated areas. SignaturePeace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson > I find myself paying more attention to this thread noticing Austin and > noodle. > Are these low in carbs? What is the product name again? > Jimmy in Austin http://www.house-foods.com/tofu_shirataki_fettuccine.html BTW, my local Whole Foods carries these now. It's by the refrigerated seitan. Signaturejmk in NC > > I find myself paying more attention to this thread noticing Austin and > > noodle. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > BTW, my local Whole Foods carries these now. It's by the refrigerated > seitan. What are they charging? SignaturePeace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson > I finally found an apparently reliable source of these noodles, and for > only $.99 per package instead of the assinine $3.00 per package plus [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Anyone else have any ideas as to what can be done with these? I used them for all of the above. I also sometimes mix them with alfredo sauce, cheddar cheese, tuna and some veggies for a tuna cassarole-like dish. I recently bought some Hot & Sour soup in jar from Trader Joe's and added shiritaki noodles and peeled shrimp to it -- it was GREAT! I get my shiritaki noodles from a large Japanese grocery store in San Jose (it's in the TOFU section, NOT the noodle section). I don't have them very often, though (no particular reason, I just don't think of it that often), so it's always a real treat when I DO. SignatureSaffire 205/140/135-140 (aka JUST RIGHT!) Atkins since 6/14/03 Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333 *** This post originated in alt.support.diet.low-carb -- its appearance in any other forum is deceptive and unauthorized. *** > > I finally found an apparently reliable source of these noodles, and for > > only $.99 per package instead of the assinine $3.00 per package plus [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > I used them for all of the above. I also sometimes mix them with > alfredo sauce, cheddar cheese, I've done cheese with them too, it's great! Never thought of tuna. Bet they'd make a good cassarole if I chop them a bit. > tuna and some veggies for a tuna > cassarole-like dish. I recently bought some Hot & Sour soup in jar from > Trader Joe's and added shiritaki noodles and peeled shrimp to it -- it > was GREAT! I often add meat to "ramen" type recipes. :-) Thinly sliced beef or pork work well along with shrimp. One of the local chinese restaurants sells a killer hot and sour soup, no carbs other than the usual starch thickener, and they will sell it to me for $3.00 per quart. Never thought of that, thanks! It's based on a beef stock rather than chicken stock and is some of the BEST I've ever had. They vary the ingredients a bit, one day it was swimming with sliced fresh mushrooms. ;-d > I get my shiritaki noodles from a large Japanese grocery > store in San Jose (it's in the TOFU section, NOT the noodle section). I > don't have them very often, though (no particular reason, I just don't > think of it that often), so it's always a real treat when I DO. I know what you mean. Yes, these were in the refrigerated section near the tofu here, but at My Thanh, they were over with the refrigerated dried fish products. The tofu was on the other side of the store... Asian markets are weird. The hard part is finding someone there that knows the store's inventory AND speaks reasonably good english! <lol> SignaturePeace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson Shiritaki! Have I been missing a low carb base ingredient? Jimmy in Austin > > > I finally found an apparently reliable source of these noodles, and for > > > only $.99 per package instead of the assinine $3.00 per package plus [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > Asian markets are weird. The hard part is finding someone there that > knows the store's inventory AND speaks reasonably good english! <lol> > Shiritaki! Have I been missing a low carb base ingredient? > Jimmy in Austin Oh yes indeed! :-) Shirataki is almost pure fiber. Virtually no calories or carbs. It's almost a "non-food". If you are in Austin, look for them at some of the Oriental markets down on North Lamar. I found a BUNCH of them at Han Yang market. It's nice to finally be able to eat noodles again, guilt free. SignaturePeace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson Om, 051106 Thanks! I'll try to get some soon. I understand its a buck or three, and one should read the labeling to watch for carbs and avoid other non lc stuff. Jimmy > > Shiritaki! Have I been missing a low carb base ingredient? > > Jimmy in Austin [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > It's nice to finally be able to eat noodles again, guilt free. > Om, 051106 > Thanks! I'll try to get some soon. I understand its a buck or three, and > one should read the labeling to watch for carbs and avoid other non lc > stuff. > Jimmy You are in Austin. If you go where I suggested, they are $.99 per package. :-) Good hunting! SignaturePeace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson While at the Super H (humongous Korean supermarket in Duluth, GA) I picked up a couple of different varieties. After reading about them here I thought I'd give them a try. The plain shirataki look like they would be good in stir-fry. I also picked up a "fettucine" type. I don't know if they have the structural integrity to hold up to a cream sauce, but will experiment. :) Each was 99 cents/package. They have the best selection of green veg anywhere and their prices are great. Sign up for a shopper's card and the prices are even lower. They have an entire kimchi section with many different varieties. I think I have also seen shirataki noodles at the Tomato Japanese grocery stores (both the big one in Cobb County and the little one inside the Sushi Yoko on Peachtree Industrial). Leigh -- Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. - D. Duck I never quite got used to the rubbery feel. They seemed better uncooked than cooked to me. I would put them in a bowl with spaghetti sauce overnight, so they could absorb the flavor. > I finally found an apparently reliable source of these noodles, and for > only $.99 per package instead of the assinine $3.00 per package plus [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > TIA! > I never quite got used to the rubbery feel. They seemed better uncooked > than cooked to me. I would put them in a bowl with spaghetti sauce > overnight, so they could absorb the flavor. I also like to soak them overnight in broth/sauce as I just heat them in the nuker rather than actually cooking them. They absorb flavor rather quickly. I like them, but I'd always liked the mung bean noodles in the past which are similar, but NOT low in carbs. <G> SignaturePeace! Om "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch" -- Jack Nicholson |
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