My Miracle Noodle Orzo arrived

Barbo · 01-24-2008, 07:17 PM

My gosh I could hardly wait to get it out of the package and rinse it and dry it. I quickly made pork fried rice and shared a bowl with husband
Jay. We are in love and will never miss rice again. OMG Imgaine 3
months shelf life. Next it will be curried coconut rice with shrimp and
my brain is going batzy thinking of ways to use it.

pamk · 01-24-2008, 07:24 PM

Is this a Shirataki noodle Barbo? Tell us please???

CarolynF · 01-24-2008, 07:24 PM

Barbo: Wow..did you have to order all 10 packages?? Is it really good? They said they were sold out..I might have to give it a whirl..

retroworx · 01-24-2008, 07:55 PM

Hi Barbo:

Just a 'heads-up":

I get my shirataki from Konjac Foods, but I think they and "Miracle Noodles" are somehow connected 'cause they always list the same items and are out of exactly the same items at exactly the same time -- same supplier at least, I suspect.

Anyway, I've tried the orzo, mini-pearls, "fake shrimp" and other cuts of the noodles and wanted to let you know that you can't always count on the cuts being consistent -- for instance, one imported boatload of mini-pearl noodles might be 1/8 inch in diameter while the next may be 1/4 inch -- kind of threw me off there for a while and I once thought they had sent the wrong product. I don't order the mini-pearl anymore because I can't count on them being as small as I like, and I've had the orzo, which I also use as a mock rice, vary in size pretty significantly as well. You wouldn't experience the difference, I guess, until they resupply.

Won't matter enough to ruin your recipes, I wouldn't think, but it's something to look out for. Also wanted to let you know that if they ever run out of the orzo, you can put any of the larger cuts in a food processor and cut them down to the size you like -- works pretty well even in my Magic Bullet. Mock Farina??

I've had my eye on the shirataki with ground beef recipe you posted the other day and will be trying it soon.

Thanks!

Susan

stephdray · 01-24-2008, 07:57 PM

Susan, that's good to know, because I was disappointed at the size of the orzo. If I cut it down maybe I will like the texture as much as the angel hair.

Tecnokitty · 01-24-2008, 09:15 PM

Did you get this at Whole Foods? I love the tofu noodles and use them for all sorts of things so I'm hoping I can get this as well for yet another variation!

retroworx · 01-25-2008, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephdray

Susan, that's good to know, because I was disappointed at the size of the orzo. If I cut it down maybe I will like the texture as much as the angel hair.

Yeah, generally the smaller the better for me too, which is why the larger mini-pearls stopped working for me.

Susan

magnamater · 01-25-2008, 06:22 AM

I too want to know if you ordered or bought at store.

How's your noodle kugel these days, Barbo? I need to make some. Have a recipe handy?

Janie

retroworx · 01-25-2008, 06:33 AM

I believe that the Miracle Noodles Barbo refers to are the non-tofu kind which are not generally available at stores, and are purchased online from Konjac Foods or Miracle Noodles (google either)

Both of these suppliers provide the shirataki in a wide range of "pasta" varieties: lasagna noodles, orzo, angel hair, spaghetti, fettucini, linguini, penne, etc.

HTH,

Susan

ouizoid · 01-25-2008, 07:18 AM

I am able to buy the yamthread noodles locally at my asian grocery--they usually carry that stuff--no need to order online--

magnamater · 01-25-2008, 08:27 AM

Still want a TNT kugel recipe!

TIA!

I need to visit my asian groceries, so many so close, but so little time!

Barbo · 01-25-2008, 09:22 AM

I got 20 pkgs. All the orzo is very small and looks just like rice.
I made a mistake on the shelf life. I wrote them a letter and they
answered this morning. It has a shelf life of one year.

Yes it is the Miracle Noodle, it is made strictly of fiber and has no
carbs and no calories. I have tried the angel hair and now the orzo
and couldn't be happier. It is very filling and causes you to eat less
at the next meal. The full tummy lasts a long time. I can see how this
can help you loose, especially people that need volume eating.
They also have the fiber in powder form for thickening purposes plus
mushrooms. Just go to their website and look around. I have had
various letters from the Dr's and their sister Jill. They are very personable.

Just remember, to rinse very well. To dry it, I just pop it into a non-stick
skillet and toss for a minute or so. I have only used it with Asian foods,
and also my chicken soup. I may have to have another bowl of pork
fried "rice" today.

Magna, I will try to find my noodle kugel recipe for you.

jigglenomore · 01-26-2008, 10:42 AM

Marking my spot!

Elaine

Barbo · 01-26-2008, 11:28 AM

I have looked and looked for my kugel recipe. I cannot find it.
Hopefully it is not lost in space........basically it is buttered noodles,
lots of eggs, sour cream a bit of onions that have been sauteed in butter, put it all together with s and p and bake until it is set. Cut into squares
and have it with brisket of beef and red sweet and sour cabbage.

Now I am starving. If I can ever find the durn thing I shall post it.
or perhaps just make it and see what happens?? I don't see why Miracle
Noodle angel hair wouldn't bake up properly?

magnamater · 01-26-2008, 12:13 PM

Barbo, thanks. . .somehow I was thinking a "sweet" recipe, but yours sounds right tasty.

Do you think your orzo would work in a "rice" pudding recipe?

Janie

Barbo · 01-26-2008, 01:18 PM

Magna, why don't I try it? Great idea! How about a few of those dried
cranberries of Kevin's in there. I just made Kevin's lemon pudding,
so we have to eat that up first. I will report.

Thanks Magna,

b

Dixie Barkley · 01-26-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbo

I got 20 pkgs. All the orzo is very small and looks just like rice.
I made a mistake on the shelf life. I wrote them a letter and they
answered this morning. It has a shelf life of one year.

Yes it is the Miracle Noodle, it is made strictly of fiber and has no
carbs and no calories. I have tried the angel hair and now the orzo
and couldn't be happier. It is very filling and causes you to eat less
at the next meal. The full tummy lasts a long time. I can see how this
can help you loose, especially people that need volume eating.
They also have the fiber in powder form for thickening purposes plus
mushrooms. Just go to their website and look around. I have had
various letters from the Dr's and their sister Jill. They are very personable.

Just remember, to rinse very well. To dry it, I just pop it into a non-stick
skillet and toss for a minute or so. I have only used it with Asian foods,
and also my chicken soup. I may have to have another bowl of pork
fried "rice" today.

Magna, I will try to find my noodle kugel recipe for you.

Barbo, is that one year without being refrigerated? Dixie in AL

Barbo · 01-26-2008, 03:43 PM

Yes it is.

retroworx · 01-26-2008, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbo

I don't see why Miracle
Noodle angel hair wouldn't bake up properly?

Not too confident about this, so please let us know if this works out. I think that baking too long may dehydrate these noodles which makes them thin and way too fibrous to chew -- that's what happens when you over stir-fry them or freeze a dish made with them anyway. . . .

Susan

Soobee · 01-27-2008, 04:22 AM

I know freezing the noodles ruins their texture, but baking them sometimes improves it. I've never tried them in a stir fry with high heat. Maybe it's the high heat that ruins it?

Barbo · 01-27-2008, 11:28 AM

After rinsing really well, I dry them in a non-stick pan and in the
case of using them for Asian, I put a little sesame oil in them. Set
them aside. Make your stir fry and then add them at the end.

MNLisaB · 01-29-2008, 05:41 PM

You could use those shirataki orzos in this soup- the original recipe calls for orzo pasta:

1 1/2 lbs round steaks, cut into small cubes
1 cup thickly chopped carrots
1 cup diced celery, leaves included
1 large onion, cut into small wedges
4 quarts water
beef bouillon
2 tablespoons tomato paste
salt and pepper
8 ounces Dreamfields' cooked elbow macaroni, snipped in half, or shirataki noodles, snipped into tiny pieces
grated Italian cheese (such as parmesan, romano or asiago)

Fill soup pot with water and place beef cubes in the pot. Heat on high until it comes to a boil, skim off scum that rises to the top, then lower heat to medium high, for about 45 minutes to an hour.

Add beef boullion to taste, then all vegetables and tomato paste. Simmer on medium, covered for an additional 30 minutes,or until veggies are tender. When veggies are tender, add salt and pepper to taste.

In a separate saucepan, cook up small soup pasta until done. Drain,rinse and put back in small saucepan, to which you have added about a cup of the liquid from the soup pot.

When you are ready to serve the soup in individual bowls, spoon in some "pasta", ladle in the soup, then top with a generous amount of fresh or shredded sharp Italian cheese.

Barbo · 01-30-2008, 01:04 PM

Nice recipe I shall put it into my home archives.
Yummy. Try to make it when I get back from vacation.

Thanks very much!

pepperette · 01-30-2008, 06:41 PM

[COLOR="DarkGreen"]Am waiting on my new order of the orzo and vegetarian shrimp miracle noodles. I want to have my orzo and chicken broth soup again! Used to eat some several times a week before lc'ing. And am going to try the other with my cheese powder for mac-n-cheese- maybe then DS will try it (he yak'd at the idea of the angel hair even though I said it was like ramen noodles- sheesh, boys!)[/COLOR]

Dallas · 02-14-2008, 07:47 PM

I have the regular noodles and just rinsed them to use with cinnamon chicken and I liked them a lot. But some things I've read said the texture is improved if boiled a little, rubbery if boiled too long. How long is "too long?" I'm thinking about making lasagna or macaroni and cheese but I don't want it rubbery. Thanks!

01-24-2008, 07:17 PM	#1
Barbo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Ca. San Juan Capistrano Posts: 3,275 Gallery: Barbo Stats: 225/155/136 WOE: Low Carb Diabetic Plan Start Date: August 2005	My Miracle Noodle Orzo arrived My gosh I could hardly wait to get it out of the package and rinse it and dry it. I quickly made pork fried rice and shared a bowl with husband Jay. We are in love and will never miss rice again. OMG Imgaine 3 months shelf life. Next it will be curried coconut rice with shrimp and my brain is going batzy thinking of ways to use it.

01-25-2008, 09:22 AM	#12
Barbo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Ca. San Juan Capistrano Posts: 3,275 Gallery: Barbo Stats: 225/155/136 WOE: Low Carb Diabetic Plan Start Date: August 2005	Did I say 10 pkgs? I got 20 pkgs. All the orzo is very small and looks just like rice. I made a mistake on the shelf life. I wrote them a letter and they answered this morning. It has a shelf life of one year. Yes it is the Miracle Noodle, it is made strictly of fiber and has no carbs and no calories. I have tried the angel hair and now the orzo and couldn't be happier. It is very filling and causes you to eat less at the next meal. The full tummy lasts a long time. I can see how this can help you loose, especially people that need volume eating. They also have the fiber in powder form for thickening purposes plus mushrooms. Just go to their website and look around. I have had various letters from the Dr's and their sister Jill. They are very personable. Just remember, to rinse very well. To dry it, I just pop it into a non-stick skillet and toss for a minute or so. I have only used it with Asian foods, and also my chicken soup. I may have to have another bowl of pork fried "rice" today. Magna, I will try to find my noodle kugel recipe for you. __________________ BARBOS LOWCARB kITCHEN

01-26-2008, 11:28 AM	#14
Barbo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Ca. San Juan Capistrano Posts: 3,275 Gallery: Barbo Stats: 225/155/136 WOE: Low Carb Diabetic Plan Start Date: August 2005	Magna I have looked and looked for my kugel recipe. I cannot find it. Hopefully it is not lost in space........basically it is buttered noodles, lots of eggs, sour cream a bit of onions that have been sauteed in butter, put it all together with s and p and bake until it is set. Cut into squares and have it with brisket of beef and red sweet and sour cabbage. Now I am starving. If I can ever find the durn thing I shall post it. or perhaps just make it and see what happens?? I don't see why Miracle Noodle angel hair wouldn't bake up properly?

01-26-2008, 01:18 PM	#16
Barbo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Ca. San Juan Capistrano Posts: 3,275 Gallery: Barbo Stats: 225/155/136 WOE: Low Carb Diabetic Plan Start Date: August 2005	Rice Pudding Magna, why don't I try it? Great idea! How about a few of those dried cranberries of Kevin's in there. I just made Kevin's lemon pudding, so we have to eat that up first. I will report. Thanks Magna, b

01-26-2008, 03:43 PM	#18
Barbo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Ca. San Juan Capistrano Posts: 3,275 Gallery: Barbo Stats: 225/155/136 WOE: Low Carb Diabetic Plan Start Date: August 2005	Dixie Yes it is.

01-24-2008, 07:24 PM	#2
pamk Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Buffalo Grove Illinois Posts: 96 Gallery: pamk WOE: Atkins, Shut my mouth Start Date: Too many times to mention	Is this a Shirataki noodle Barbo? Tell us please???

01-24-2008, 07:24 PM	#3
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,825 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Barbo: Wow..did you have to order all 10 packages?? Is it really good? They said they were sold out..I might have to give it a whirl..

01-24-2008, 07:55 PM	#4
retroworx Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,168 Gallery: retroworx	Hi Barbo: Just a 'heads-up": I get my shirataki from Konjac Foods, but I think they and "Miracle Noodles" are somehow connected 'cause they always list the same items and are out of exactly the same items at exactly the same time -- same supplier at least, I suspect. Anyway, I've tried the orzo, mini-pearls, "fake shrimp" and other cuts of the noodles and wanted to let you know that you can't always count on the cuts being consistent -- for instance, one imported boatload of mini-pearl noodles might be 1/8 inch in diameter while the next may be 1/4 inch -- kind of threw me off there for a while and I once thought they had sent the wrong product. I don't order the mini-pearl anymore because I can't count on them being as small as I like, and I've had the orzo, which I also use as a mock rice, vary in size pretty significantly as well. You wouldn't experience the difference, I guess, until they resupply. Won't matter enough to ruin your recipes, I wouldn't think, but it's something to look out for. Also wanted to let you know that if they ever run out of the orzo, you can put any of the larger cuts in a food processor and cut them down to the size you like -- works pretty well even in my Magic Bullet. Mock Farina?? I've had my eye on the shirataki with ground beef recipe you posted the other day and will be trying it soon. Thanks! Susan

01-24-2008, 07:57 PM	#5
stephdray Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,118 Gallery: stephdray Stats: 290/249/250 WOE: Moderate Carb JUDDD (Lost first 4 lbs on WW) Start Date: 7/4/2012 -- 41 lbs lost total	Susan, that's good to know, because I was disappointed at the size of the orzo. If I cut it down maybe I will like the texture as much as the angel hair.

01-24-2008, 09:15 PM	#6
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anna, Texas Posts: 3,681 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: 222/125/150 After Baby/Now:241/145/150 WOE: Atkins 72, I'm 5'7", 36 years old Start Date: Restarted 6/22/07. In a size 4-6 jeans now!	Did you get this at Whole Foods? I love the tofu noodles and use them for all sorts of things so I'm hoping I can get this as well for yet another variation!

01-25-2008, 06:22 AM	#8
magnamater Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,063 Gallery: magnamater	I too want to know if you ordered or bought at store. How's your noodle kugel these days, Barbo? I need to make some. Have a recipe handy? Janie

01-25-2008, 06:33 AM	#9
retroworx Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,168 Gallery: retroworx	I believe that the Miracle Noodles Barbo refers to are the non-tofu kind which are not generally available at stores, and are purchased online from Konjac Foods or Miracle Noodles (google either) Both of these suppliers provide the shirataki in a wide range of "pasta" varieties: lasagna noodles, orzo, angel hair, spaghetti, fettucini, linguini, penne, etc. HTH, Susan

01-25-2008, 07:18 AM	#10
ouizoid Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,920 Gallery: ouizoid Stats: 225/165/145 WOE: JUDDD	I am able to buy the yamthread noodles locally at my asian grocery--they usually carry that stuff--no need to order online--

01-25-2008, 08:27 AM	#11
magnamater Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,063 Gallery: magnamater	Still want a TNT kugel recipe! TIA! I need to visit my asian groceries, so many so close, but so little time!

01-26-2008, 10:42 AM	#13
jigglenomore Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SW Missouri Ozarks Posts: 986 Gallery: jigglenomore Stats: Mac Truck/Small SUV/Mini-Cooper WOE: Atkins/South Beach/Low Glycemic/Voodoo	Marking my spot! Elaine

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01-26-2008, 12:13 PM	#15
magnamater Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,063 Gallery: magnamater	Barbo, thanks. . .somehow I was thinking a "sweet" recipe, but yours sounds right tasty. Do you think your orzo would work in a "rice" pudding recipe? Janie

01-27-2008, 04:22 AM	#20
Soobee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,890 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	I know freezing the noodles ruins their texture, but baking them sometimes improves it. I've never tried them in a stir fry with high heat. Maybe it's the high heat that ruins it?

01-27-2008, 11:28 AM	#21
Barbo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Ca. San Juan Capistrano Posts: 3,275 Gallery: Barbo Stats: 225/155/136 WOE: Low Carb Diabetic Plan Start Date: August 2005	MIracle Noodle stir fry suggestion After rinsing really well, I dry them in a non-stick pan and in the case of using them for Asian, I put a little sesame oil in them. Set them aside. Make your stir fry and then add them at the end.

01-29-2008, 05:41 PM	#22
MNLisaB Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MN, by way of NYC Posts: 863 Gallery: MNLisaB Stats: 222/155/140?? WOE: low carb, portion control Start Date: 9/1/06	Italian Beef Soup You could use those shirataki orzos in this soup- the original recipe calls for orzo pasta: 1 1/2 lbs round steaks, cut into small cubes 1 cup thickly chopped carrots 1 cup diced celery, leaves included 1 large onion, cut into small wedges 4 quarts water beef bouillon 2 tablespoons tomato paste salt and pepper 8 ounces Dreamfields' cooked elbow macaroni, snipped in half, or shirataki noodles, snipped into tiny pieces grated Italian cheese (such as parmesan, romano or asiago) Fill soup pot with water and place beef cubes in the pot. Heat on high until it comes to a boil, skim off scum that rises to the top, then lower heat to medium high, for about 45 minutes to an hour. Add beef boullion to taste, then all vegetables and tomato paste. Simmer on medium, covered for an additional 30 minutes,or until veggies are tender. When veggies are tender, add salt and pepper to taste. In a separate saucepan, cook up small soup pasta until done. Drain,rinse and put back in small saucepan, to which you have added about a cup of the liquid from the soup pot. When you are ready to serve the soup in individual bowls, spoon in some "pasta", ladle in the soup, then top with a generous amount of fresh or shredded sharp Italian cheese. __________________ Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn...

01-30-2008, 01:04 PM	#23
Barbo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Ca. San Juan Capistrano Posts: 3,275 Gallery: Barbo Stats: 225/155/136 WOE: Low Carb Diabetic Plan Start Date: August 2005	MNlisaB Nice recipe I shall put it into my home archives. Yummy. Try to make it when I get back from vacation. Thanks very much!

01-30-2008, 06:41 PM	#24
pepperette Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Raytown, MO. Posts: 1,849 Gallery: pepperette	[COLOR="DarkGreen"]Am waiting on my new order of the orzo and vegetarian shrimp miracle noodles. I want to have my orzo and chicken broth soup again! Used to eat some several times a week before lc'ing. And am going to try the other with my cheese powder for mac-n-cheese- maybe then DS will try it (he yak'd at the idea of the angel hair even though I said it was like ramen noodles- sheesh, boys!)[/COLOR]

02-14-2008, 07:47 PM	#25
Dallas Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 26 Gallery: Dallas	Do I boil them? I have the regular noodles and just rinsed them to use with cinnamon chicken and I liked them a lot. But some things I've read said the texture is improved if boiled a little, rubbery if boiled too long. How long is "too long?" I'm thinking about making lasagna or macaroni and cheese but I don't want it rubbery. Thanks!