Kelp noodles

Millenia98 · 07-15-2011, 07:44 AM

Anyone eat these? I want to go buy some today, and since they're made of kelp vegetable (and not yam flour or tofu) - they might be safer than shirataki.

Not to mention, when boiled well, I've heard they're better tasting and not fishy like shirataki. I used too much soy sauce to mask the shirataki flavor and texture, and it seems to slightly stall me ?

Just wondering if anyone likes them (or doesn’t) before I go pick them up

Balance101 · 07-15-2011, 10:30 AM

The reviews say that they're not fishy tasting at all. That's what keeps me away from shiratakis. Let us know how they are!

Millenia98 · 07-15-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Balance101

The reviews say that they're not fishy tasting at all. That's what keeps me away from shiratakis. Let us know how they are!

They're very good, I must say.

You have to soak them in water with lots of lemon for about 45 mins and they get soft. They have absolutely *no* flavor. Honestly. People that say shirataki has no flavor have a different opinion than me. The smell in combination w/the texture is off-putting.

But these kelp noodles really help you get the noodle feel (when soft) - so that you can have a no-calorie side. I like them and will keep making them as long as I don't see a stall tomorrow.

shelbyla · 07-15-2011, 01:21 PM

Millenia, where do you get them? Do they soak up sauce? What is the texture like? I can't stand the shirataki but am still looking for a good non-wheat pasta sub... Thanks!

Millenia98 · 07-15-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbyla

Millenia, where do you get them? Do they soak up sauce? What is the texture like? I can't stand the shirataki but am still looking for a good non-wheat pasta sub... Thanks!

I got them at a raw food health store High Vibe Health and Healing: Raw Foods, Raw Lifestyle. They also have them in the asian markets here in downtown Manhattan.

The texture is almost like a thin and crispy version of lo-mein. NO flavor. Honestly. And no odor out of the bag (although you still wash them).

You can also soak them in sauce, yes - but I'd cook them in the sauce for 45 mins. There is no way around that. You can soak them in lemon water in the morning - and 45 mins later, when they're soft, you can take them out and have them for lunch in whatever sauce you'd like.

I don't like shirataki anymore, but I'm keeping these. They're more expensive than the shirataki though

Balance101 · 07-15-2011, 01:50 PM

Can't wait to try them!

Buttercup · 07-15-2011, 04:30 PM

I have never heard of them; when I read the title, all I could think of is Spongebob! LOL!

07-15-2011, 07:44 AM	#1
Millenia98 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 839 Gallery: Millenia98 Start Date: April 29, 2011	Kelp noodles Anyone eat these? I want to go buy some today, and since they're made of kelp vegetable (and not yam flour or tofu) - they might be safer than shirataki. Not to mention, when boiled well, I've heard they're better tasting and not fishy like shirataki. I used too much soy sauce to mask the shirataki flavor and texture, and it seems to slightly stall me ? Just wondering if anyone likes them (or doesn’t) before I go pick them up

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07-15-2011, 10:30 AM	#2
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	The reviews say that they're not fishy tasting at all. That's what keeps me away from shiratakis. Let us know how they are!

07-15-2011, 01:21 PM	#4
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,673 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	Millenia, where do you get them? Do they soak up sauce? What is the texture like? I can't stand the shirataki but am still looking for a good non-wheat pasta sub... Thanks!

07-15-2011, 01:50 PM	#6
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	Can't wait to try them!

07-15-2011, 04:30 PM	#7
Buttercup Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Medford, NY, USA Posts: 2,413 Gallery: Buttercup Stats: 175/168/135 WOE: Atkins OWL	I have never heard of them; when I read the title, all I could think of is Spongebob! LOL!