Carbs are annoying me...

And I'm really trying not to eat them... I just had some Tofu Shirataki Noodles (Called Miracle Noodles sometimes).

Kelly tries them and addresses the 'authentic aroma' issue but says it doesn't smell much to her. Hmmmm... I found them to be so sticky on opening the pack I through out three bags before I goggled them and found out they were supposed to smell like the inside of a garbage disposal. Now ... on rinsing... that does subside.



Hungry Girl talks about them too...

"We're gonna be straight with you here. We had completely given up on pasta until we were introduced to the wonders of Tofu Shirataki. Made of tofu and yam flour (it tastes better than it sounds), these noodlicious creations are high in fiber, VERY low in calories, and have ZERO points (if you're counting) for the entire two-serving package! It's essentially "pasta" with hardly any carbs or calories. That's complete and total insanity! Add these to your favorite soups, salads, or anywhere else you'd normally use pasta. We cannot possibly begin to explain to you how much we love and cherish these noodles."

I like them... Besides the texture which I actually like... and having to rinse them... The nutrition stats are fabulous compared to pasta.

Regular Pasta
Serving Size: 2 oz.
Calories: 210
Fat: 1g
Carbs: 42g
Protein: 7g
Fiber: 2g

Shirataki (at twice the serving size)
Serving Size: 4 oz.
Calories: 20
Fat: .5g
Carbs: 3g
Protein: 1g
Fiber: 2g

Pretty amazing. They are available at some stores like Wegmans (Wegman's is the best store ever) and Whole Foods and places online. It pays too look around locally so you don't have to pay shipping.

And if you find you can't eat them, they are great for knitting! Who knew?