
Another kind of Chinese noodle is made from Yams. This I tried last night and thought it was WONDERFUL! First of all let me tell you my exact reaction and experiences:
The refrigerated package comes with the noodles already prepared and water packed. These noodles are not quite as stiff as cooked egg-flour noodles and have a white, iridescent look to them. I opened the package and noticed a slight smell of fish. Per my friends instruction, I put the noodles in a strainer, drained off the water and rinsed the noodles for a few minutes. I then put them into a bowl, added more water and heated them in the microwave. Once hot, I drained the water and added some basic spaghetti sauce (store bought) stirred it together and then heated it a bit more. Topped that with Parmesan Cheese and took it to the table. I could not smell nor could I taste anything fishy. I was being very picky because my husband hates fish and I was hoping to be able to make this for him as well. My entire meal was maybe 125 calories! It was a small serving of noodles though - roughly 1 cup (20 calories) the sauce (75 calories) and the sprinkled cheese (30 calories??) If I had more noodles - I would have had another serving of it.
This will be one of my diet staples once I get more noodles. To get them though, I must venture into Houston to our Chinatown district. It is a bit of a drive, but I love going there anyway!
4 comments:
This sounds very interesting. As a pasta lover who needs to not eat so much pasta, this might work. Keep us posted!
Hmmmm...interesting post, but I doubt I'll be able to find those here.
Hugs!
Kat
Julie, I buy the Shirataki noodles and like them! They're not the same as pasta, of course, but prepared properly (as you did), they are a nutritious, tasty alternative! Honestly, though, I prefer spaghetti squash when I have that pasta craving. It's packed with nutrients and is so filling!
Oh, I love these noodles! They are delish! High in protein, no-carb, they are perfect for dieting! I love them with chicken-style broth and a bit of garlic, made into a yummy soup. Around here I can purchase them at the regular grocery mart, which makes them easy to keep on hand.
I enjoyed visiting your blog today. The jackets are wonderful!!!
LaTeaDah
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