Miracle Noodle Fettuccine Konjac Shirataki Noodles - Plant Based, Keto, Vegan, Gluten & Soy Free, Low in Carbs & Calories, Non-GMO, Paleo - 7 Oz, 6-Pack

A quick look at the reviews of this product shows that people are divided as to whether this is a guilt free pasta dream come true or whether this is a nasty, smelly, slimy nightmare. And I fall solidly into the "Dream Come True" camp. As a person with miltiple food allergies and type 2 diabetes, my diet had become a bland, monotinous string of meat and vegetables. I don't like "fake" food and so I had opted out of substitutes like fake cheese, low carb bread, and artificial sweeteners. Then I ran across these noodles (my doctor carries a line of low carb foods in his office), and decided that I would try them once, even if I probably wouldn't ever want to eat them again. I am really glad I tried them. I like the texture, and the taste is so bland that they quickly soak up any flavor that is cooked into them. The initial odor coming out of the package is kind of "fishy", but that goes away quickly as the noodles are prepared and they absorb the flavors and aromas of the foods they are cooked with. The texture is slippery, stretchy, and chewy - kind of like I remember real pasta being. Some reviewers said that they didn't like the "slimy" texture, but I didn't find it to be any slimier than real pasta. In any case, it didn't bother me at all I started with spaghetti and meatballs, then I had buttered noodles, and then I had noodles with taco meat and a yummy mexican sauce with olives and avacado. Then there was my allergen free version of Pad Thai. The list goes on and on and I have never failed to love whatever I have used them in. AND my blood sugar stays within the normal range! I tried several shape varieties, and I like the fettuccini noodles the best for pasta because they have substance. I like the shiratake rice as a rice substitute. I used the "fake rice" for a stuffed zucchini dish that was to die for - my whole family dove in and raved for more! Shiratake noodles are now a part of my diet and long term lifestyle, and I have enrolled in the Subscribe and Save program because I use them so often. Shiratake noodles are something a person either loves or hates, and there doesn't seem to be much in between, so I recommend that anyone who isn't sure and wants to try it once should buy from the Miracle Noodle website because they accept returns if you don't like the product. If you like them, you can then purchase from Amazon, but first time users should buy directly from the manufacturer.

I purchased these noodles with a bit of apprehension after reading mixed reviews. But it seemed most of the negative comments were from people who had either prepared them wrong (the proper steps are essential!), had expected them to be just like starchy traditional pasta, or who didn't prepare them at all - choosing instead to judge them as they come out of thier packing water. While my family is mindful of calories and portion sizes, our main focus is greatly minimizing simple starches and sugars (hence a reasonably low carbohydrate diet.) These ticked all the boxes for our goals, so off we went... My husband was really craving Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and I saw many reviews saying they're best in Thai and other Asian dishes, rather than classic Italian pasta fare. But I promised him I'd give it a shot. In the end it was such a great success, he asked me to make it often. He ate all of his and half of mine! It really was yummy, so let me share what I did: Browned 1 lb ground beef round with a pat of butter, onion, garlic, pepper, and a blend of Italian spices. I set the beef aside so I could concentrate on the noodles. I opened 2 packages into a mesh strainer and let cool water spray over them for a full four minutes, occasionally mixing them a bit so they rinsed evenly. I then dried the washed noodles well with paper towels. At this point there was no odor and no "sliminess." I sliced them a bit with a sharp knife as they are VERY long. I poured a cup of low sodium chicken stock into the pan I browned the beef in and let it come to a slow boil. I added the noodles to the pan with some salt, pepper, garlic powder and a few drops of Tobasco. I let them soak up the flavors for 3 minutes over medium heat. Then I added 1/2 of my Italian sauce (I keep on hand my homemade sauce made without sugars or fillers, but you can add your favorite sauce.) I was using 2.5 cups total, so I put in 1.25 cups into the noodles first and let them cook over low heat for 7 minutes to draw the flavors in. Then I added the rest of the sauce and the seasoned ground beef. I let it cook over low heat an extra 3 to 4 minutes. Stir a bit every 30 seconds or so. If your sauce gets too thick, thin it out with more chicken stock - as much and as often as you need to. You'll find the noodles have fully absorbed the rich Italian tomato-y flavors. They are not gummy, not rubbery, and not gelatinous. I wanted to see if they were even better the next day as reviewers have said, but we had no leftovers. We'll make this again and again. Next week I'll try fettucine alfredo with chicken! I definitely recommend them, but only if you take the time to prepare them correctly. Five thumbs up from our family!

I read the very mixed reviews, and thought this would be worth a try. The general advice seemed to say 'follow the directions closely' and try to use a thicker, non-tomato based, sauce. So, here is my experience: 1. Opened the package. It smells of the sea - fishy. The noodles themselves have no color, opaque. 2. Rinsed the noodles off in a colander. The fishy smell mostly went away. 3. Placed the noodles in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. 4. Poured the noodles back into the colander. The noodles are now a white color and hardly opaque, so to 'blanche' has a dual meaning here. 5. Dried noodles, per instructions. 6. Doused noodles in an Alfredo sauce. Took a bite. The taste is fine. The noodles are slimy and nearly impossible to chew. Took a second bite. Almost threw up. Ate some veggies and tried again, with the exact same results. My wife had the exact same opinion. We didn't want to traumatize the kid's with this, because it's hard enough getting them to eat the good stuff. What it comes down to is that the texture is just unbearable, it literally induced nausea in both of us. The fishy smell I can deal with, it was quite faint, but maybe that plays a part too. We'll give it another shot, once we build up some courage or completely forget last night. If that doesn't change things, then what packs are left will get handed out to friends, since it seems that many have a different opinion.

If you are highly sensitive to fishy odors, and don't like chewy textures, then stick with regular pasta, or try spaghetti squash. In my opinion, the complaints about the smell are exaggerated. It is mildly noticeable except when you first open the package, but once I rinse the product in cold water then follow the package directions, I didn't notice it again. I like the texture, but it is chewy. You do need to dry the noodles per the package directions or your dish will be watery. The benefit of this product is for those who need an extremely low-calorie, low-carb alternative to pasta. It won't taste like pasta. It will give you something to eat with your pasta sauce, or in Asian-style noodle dishes. I can't say I love it, but when I'm hungry for something resembling noodles and don't want to eat all those calories and carbs in the real thing, it is a reasonable alternative. I like that it doesn't have to be refrigerated, as some of the other brands do.

This product and all other variations of this is a god send for people on a low carb diet and given up eating regular Asian style noodles. The key word here is Asian. This noodle won't replace those who want it as a sub for American or Italian style dishes. It's not made for it and wont work. Besides buying it here, the only other places that carry this type of "noodle" are in Asian markets. That should tell you that it's only a good replacement for Asian style noodles. This goes great with any stir fry, cold mixed, pad thai, or Pho style broth. It's super easy to prepare, just drain, wash it in cold water, blanch it in hot water and it's ready for use. These noodles are tasteless on their own so you need to add flavor to it. Cold mix it with sesame oil, soy sauce, scallions, some veggies and mix in the noodles, or add some peanut sauce. I haven't had any smelly issues as these noodles absorb the smell of the dish you cook it with. They have a chewy consistency but not to the extreme of calamari. To make it less chewy, leave it in the wok a little longer.

I got these noodles delivered about a week ago (pack of 6). I ate the last one today, so basically I've been replacing one meal a day with these. I really like them! THE SMELL: Ok, these DO smell awful after you take them out of the package. I hate fish, so I was skeptical. But after rinsing for a full 2 minutes and patting dry with several paper towels, the smell was almost gone. The finished product was not at all fishy (see recipe at end of my review!). The TEXTURE: They DO feel kind of gelatinous. Again, this goes away after cooking, and the texture is much more like a thin rice noodle. I literally just finished eating my daily noodle bowl- filling and delicious! Here's the recipe I've been using! Here's what I did: Rinsed the miracle noodles for 2+ minutes, and patted dry on paper towels. Cut with large kitchen knife. Sauteed half of an onion in pam no fat cooking spray. Dumped the noodles in with the onions and let cook over low-medium heat for a few minutes. Put in half a teaspoon of peanut butter (really, a very small amount), let it melt over the noodles. Put in about 2 T of ginger soy sauce. Put in about 1 Tablespoon of hot sauce. Chopped up about 8 leaves of fresh basil and threw them on top. Stir fried for about 2 minutes. And then I ate it! It was really really good- tasted like drunken thai noodles. AND, I estimate the calorie content at about 100 calories. I also feel like a few pieces of chicken breast would have gone with it really well, to add protein. Highly recommended!

Well this is my first review, so lets make it a long one. The reason I am reviewing this particular item is because you CANNOT return it. I had never order food (if this really qualifies) from Amazon, and simply thought if I don't like I'll just send it back. Wrong! My first impression was, what do I do with the liquid? The fettuccini comes in some type of brine or liquid preservative. After reading the package it says to pour the liquid out, rinse for 10-15 seconds, boil for 1 minute and then dry with a paper towel, after that simply add to your favorite dish. It is supposed to soak up the flavors in your dish. Ok let's give it a shot. I cut a corner of the package and started pouring out the liquid. uhh, what is that awful smell...? The slimy liquid smells like fish. I had to open the faucet and wash the liquid as it hit the sink. I had to stop half way and wash my hands, the smell was very pungent. I thought maybe this is an expire batch. So I looked for the expiration date and it read Nov 15, 2011. Ok, it is not rotten it is just the way it is. I got the strainer and just empty the rest of the packet in, liquid and all. I let the tap water hit it for about 30 second and took a swift, it still smell... so I man up and started washing the fettuccini by hand. It took about 2 minutes of running water and hand tossing to get all that liquid washed up. I had a pot of boiling water going and put the fettuccini to cook for about a minute and a half, took it out and rinsed it in cold water (not in the instructions). Check for smell and it was gone. The true test was on the taste; well... it taste like nothing really, no flavor whatsoever. As far as texture it resembles pasta in looks; however, if I had to describe it I would say is like a jellyfish tentacle (not that I have ever eating one, but how I imagine it to be), somewhat chewy and a little slimy. I did not have a prepared dish to add it to, so I added some parmesan cheese and ketchup and ate it like past. The verdict... it was a mediocre pasta imitation. Perhaps if I did not cook it myself but it was served to me, meaning I did not have to put up with the awful fish smell, I would have enjoyed it more. I just could not stop thinking, what am I eating? The only reason I give it a 3 star is because aside from the fish smell at the beginning and that, what on earth is this? bouncing in my head the entire time, I think it could become an acquired taste. Also, if added to a soup or some heavy sauce dish, I can see a potential for this as filler. At the end if you decide to try it, know that you may not be able to pass the fish smell and end up throwing the whole thing in the trash. I almost did. Also, remember that you may not return this product. Bon Appétit

These noodles are similar to cellophane noodles in Asian food. Thanks to other reviewers recommending rinsing thoroughly and dry frying in a non-stick skillet to remove water, my husband and I have both prepared really good noodle stir-fry dinners with these noodles. I have to eat gluten-free, I have to watch my carbs and I'm trying to lose weight. These noodles are perfect for us. Would I try feeding them to my sister that thinks boiled eggs have an icky texture? Probably not. My favorite thing to fix is simply prep the noodles in one skillet and in another, larger skillet, cook a bag of frozen onions & peppers until the water is gone, add broccoli, whatever other veggies are handy and some form of protein (turkey, chicken or tofu -- whatever is handy) and add some sauce. We've used soy sauce and chili paste but our favorite are the Tasty Bite Rogan Josh Simmer Sauce and a few other prepared sauces (look at the nutrition info, some are high in calories and sugar). The noodles take on the flavor of whatever sauce you use so a tastier, more strongly flavored sauce works great. I believe you should try to know yourself. If you don't like the texture of cooked mushrooms, boiled eggs or standard pasta, you won't like these. It's not Hamburger Helper. Eating GF got me used to different pastas and other things a long time ago. These noodles are a great addition to allow me to have noodles without carbs. the Subscribe and Save option makes it more affordable than some gluten-free pasta. Just a couple of sauces I've tried: Tasty Bite Rogan Josh Simmer Sauce, Heat & Eat, 7-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 6) Seeds of Change Certified Organic Tikka Masala Simmer Sauce -- 12 oz 11/16/2012 Addition -- these noodles are really good in a dish of Singapore Style Curry Rice noodles. This blog post is the closest to the way we make this dish at home but it's very well suited to these noodles. [...]