Everything Shiratake...

[JMCM1]

Hi there,

Question: Does dry-frying the noodles (after a good good good rinse) remove that fishy taste? I would really like to just make chicken broth and add noodles or the "rice", but definitely still notice the fishy taste. Does dry-frying help with this?

Thanks!

[MsWoods]

Yes dry pan frying gets rid of the fishy taste and smell.

[JMCM1]

Michelle - thank you! My eating just got happier!

I keep subscribing to these shiratake threads, bought glucomannan powder, bought a thing to make the noodles and (embarrassing) have never made them.

Found this thread and think I'll buy them for awhile (if I can find the right kind) and NOW I know how to make them not smell fishy!

Thanks so much.

[tofucheez]

Judy-

Can you share what thing you bought to make them? I've tried various things to shape my homemade noodles but am still not satisfied with how the turn out.

Thanks!

[JMCM1]

Tofu it looks like a caulking gun (well, it IS a caulking gun! ) with some pvc where a tube of caulk would be.

There are holes in the end you can squirt out the gel, but honestly I've never had the time/courage to do it!

[Mobear]

I think I am addicted to shirataki . My DH keeps asking "what is that stuff you are eating"? Ha - no way I am sharing!!

Love the angel hair or fettucine sauteed in butter with a T of grated cheese and maybe 1oz of little pepperoni. Since I am limiting protein, this works out well. Sometimes I just leave the pepperoni off and use 2T of cheese.

[metqa]

Originally Posted by JMCM1

Tofu it looks like a caulking gun (well, it IS a caulking gun! ) with some pvc where a tube of caulk would be.

There are holes in the end you can squirt out the gel, but honestly I've never had the time/courage to do it!

It's so simple and easy that once you do it, you'll slap yourself with a wet noodle for not having done it sooner.

[JMCM1]

Originally Posted by metqa

It's so simple and easy that once you do it, you'll slap yourself with a wet noodle for not having done it sooner.

I know you're right.

I did use glucomannan to thicken my gravy. I sure did NOT miss the flour. I put about 1 tsp in a salt shaker and slowly shook it into my pan drippings, stirring all the while. At the end I added HWC and I sort of felt sorry for the rest of my family eating their gravy because mine was just perfect. Now I know I can use it with good old chicken broth, too!

I.......WILL.......MAKE.....NOODLES......

someday...

[MarieD]

I like the tofu shirataki pasta better than miracle noodles (too chewy for me). My favorite recipe: Rinse and dry fry noodles in skillet. Add 6 large shrimp, 1/2 tsp garlic, stir fry and tear in raw spinach. When cooked through, melt in 2 Laughing Cow wedges and 2 Tbl cream or half and half. Add a Tbl of parmesan; season as desired. Lunch! Sometimes I use broccoli or frozen artichoke hearts (nuke the frozen veggies first) and substitute tuna, diced or ground raw chicken, or leftover steak. So good!

I recently discovered kelp noodles (virtually calorie-free - all fiber) and now prefer them in Asian dishes. I get them on the shelf packed in water in the natural food store. Pasta Zero Plus are another great noodle (by Nasoya) good for italian dishes as they soak up the sauce well. Lots of options now available - I find them all in our local healthfood, Wegmans, Safeway (Nasoya brand) and in the refrigerator section of the local Asian market - I don't have to order online. I eat these noodles everyday for lunch (I pack for work). Filling and easy.

[Ginaaaaaa]

I'm curious as to what type of process this stuff goes through, you know how it's made and where it comes from.

[metqa]

the roots are ground to a paste and the "starch" is powdered ( the root hairs and other bits are removed )
the glucomannan is the fiber/starch.
it is hydrated to form a get
calcium hydroxide ( pickling lime) is added to the water. This causes a reaction with the glucomannon that, when it is heated, causes it to "lock" into the solid state and won't become liquid again.

it's really easy. It's only three ingredients, water, glucomannan starch/fiber, and pickling lime. The noodles are formed by forcing the gel through a die of many small holes, forming a string shape, directly into hot water which causes it to set before it can blob back out of the noodle shape.

[dipgal]

Just found this thread and subscribing. We've been going through six bags a week.. so I just placed an order on amazon to try several "miracle" varieties. They're lifesavers on down days on juddd.

[UncaAndoo]

I'm a cheap-o, so I'm thinking about trying the Pasta Pronto Gourmet Pasta Maker for my own shirataki. Anyone give it a try before? I'm not worried about it being plastic, since it's the tough durum wheat that requires metal dies for traditional pastas.

[Mobear]

to LCF UncaAndoo! Before you buy the pasta maker (which I know nothing about ), you might want to check with any nearby Asian Markets. They might be labeled shiratake or yam noodles. Make sure you check the refrigerated section. I was looking in the frozen section of the Asian Market and then realized - shiratake can't be frozen. Finally I found the yam noodles in the refrigerated section!

[UncaAndoo]

Thanks for the welcome! Actually, my local Hy-Vee grocery store carries Miracle Noodles, both angel hair and linguini-style in their health food section, as well as tofu shirataki! Iowans must love their glucomannan.

[JMCM1]

Originally Posted by UncaAndoo

I'm a cheap-o, so I'm thinking about trying the Pasta Pronto Gourmet Pasta Maker for my own shirataki. Anyone give it a try before? I'm not worried about it being plastic, since it's the tough durum wheat that requires metal dies for traditional pastas.

I have not tried that pasta maker, but I am also the chicken who hasn't tried the noodle-maker I have, either!!

[fozzie99]

UncaAndoo

I think you will find that the seal isn't going to be tight enough.

[UncaAndoo]

After reading your advice elsewhere, that would be my fear. Wonder if it could be fixed if so.

[fozzie99]

I've modified a cookie press for a member by wrapping the piston with fusible rubber tape increasing the diameter until the fit was tight enough to work. You must lubricate the seal with some edible oil or fat.......olive, coconut, bacon....whatever you like.

[dipgal]

UncaAndoo, I shop at HyVee, too in Dubuque. What area of Iowa are you in? We're neighbors! The HyVee on Locust only has the House Brand with tofu. The one on NW Arterial has Miracle Noodle brand too. Since I just ordered 12 bags of a variety of Miracle I just purchased the House Brand while I wait.

I must admit, I am getting tired of how I am making them (as a dinner on my down day on JUDDD).. I'll be trying some of the yummy recipes posted here!

[sya_unit]

So, I have been lurking this thread and finally looked at my Sprouts market. They did have the tofu shiratake. I bought a bag. What is the difference between the tofu and the yam? I am going to make some this afternoon for dinner. I am wondering which is best...pan dry or cook in broth? I am weird about fish smell so I want to do the best not to have it. So many recipes, I am looking forward to trying it but...

[metqa]

The Regular one is translucent white and made only with Konyakku yam flour, lime and water and has no calories at all, zero, nada, none.
The tofu ones are made with the above and added soy flour, that gives it a different texture, adds calories and makes it look the color of pasta.
Depending on how you want to eat it determines how you prep it. if you plan to eat in in a dryish dish, then rinse them and pan fry them to warm them up. When I have them with just a veggie stirfry I will cut them to size and add it to the final sauce and veggies right in the pan. I've never pan dry fried the as that's just taking moister out of them and that's all they are is fiber and moisture. But I have sauteed them in a bit of butter and flavored powder like garlic or ranch or chipotle or beef bouillion powder just till warm.

If you plan to have them in a soup then it's good to let them simmer in the broth as long as possible to soak up the flavor. If you do this you will have noodles that have their own flavor , not just on the outside. In fact, If I plan ahead, I just put the noodles in their own small pot with a bit of water and bouillion and just let it simmer for hours. That's how they do it in Japan and the noodles take on the color and flavor, especially if you let it reduce. ( But don't let it burn out!)

ETA: Hey Fozzie, This Holiday Season, my DMom cooked a chuck roast. It was so rich and thick and good that all I thought about was eating some it with some noodles and the rich gravy that was made in the pan. I know you've talked about it lots before, but I'm putting a chuck roast on my shopping list, cause this was incredible!!

[sya_unit]

Thanks Met. I jut popped back in and now understand the difference. I looked on the package and they are 2 net carbs for the whole package. I'm going to run to the store - I ran out of butter ;S - and then I will simmer my noodles in some broth until I get ready for dinner. I think we are going to do steak and noodle with alfredo sauce and veggies. Not sure yet...Need to get off my duff and go put some rub on the steaks. We are watching the fiesta bowl parade and I don't want to walk away.

[sya_unit]

Love them. I ordered some and really enjoyed them too. Added them to crack slaw. so far.

[JMCM1]

Goodness gracious have you all seen buttoni's dumplings?

Dumplings

[UncaAndoo]

I'm in a little bit of shock at how good they look.

[omgtwins]

Okay - found these at the commissary (7oz at 1.59)- so now, what to do?
I get they need to be rinsed THOROUGHLY but what kind of recipes are there for these?

[JMCM1]

Originally Posted by omgtwins

Okay - found these at the commissary (7oz at 1.59)- so now, what to do?
I get they need to be rinsed THOROUGHLY but what kind of recipes are there for these?

Well, if you miss pasta, you now have a substitute.

You might read around on this boards - I'm not the expert, I'm sorry - people "dry fry" these to remove the odor of the packaged noodles, they soak them in broth.

That's what I do. I regularly stew a whole chicken, adding butter, celery, onion, a few carrots and if I like when I serve it, add some "noodles".

[omgtwins]

Me either, Judy! LOL - everything I have found so far is how to make these homemade - aint going there! so, now that I have them - what do I di with them? :P

And dry fry means putting in a pan at ____ heat until they are "dried"?
The broth, I am assuming can be chicken or beef depending on whatcha like or are eating?

[JMCM1]

Originally Posted by omgtwins

Me either, Judy! LOL - everything I have found so far is how to make these homemade - aint going there! so, now that I have them - what do I di with them? :P

And dry fry means putting in a pan at ____ heat until they are "dried"?
The broth, I am assuming can be chicken or beef depending on whatcha like or are eating?

I am definitely going to make my own - I have a giant work project and then a big trip derailing me, but I think making my own will be good. The smell from those packages is a giant turn-off to me. And I would love love love to make my own dumplings!

Anyway yes, dry fry at medium to low heat - I don't think it matters much because you will have your eye on them the entire time. Yes, until they are "dried".
And yes to the broth - whatever you like!

Gosh I'm no help at all!