Have you been dreaming of eating noodles without piling on weight?? Carboydrate free? With no calories? This must no longer be a dram.... the solution:
SHIRATAKI NOODLES!
Shirataki noodles are a traditional asian food, originally from Japan. They are low in carbohydrates as well as calories.Thanks to a very high amount of water in the noodles, they are very filling and also very low in calorie content. In fact, a block of these contains roughly ten calories – this is as close to zero-calorie-food as you can get. Some call them "skinny noodles" - which I total despite, I mean - who wants to be skinny??? Trained and healthy is the new skinny!!!!!
As they got quite popular also in Europe - especially for dieters - youcan easily find them at big supermarkets or at your asia-food grocers around the corner. You can find them also as "penne" or spaghetti - but to my taste they only go well with asian dishes - I simply don't like the texture with italian pasta sauces.
My favourite dish with shirataki noodles (or konjac noodles, as they are also called) is a vietnamese style salad , simply use the shirataki noodles instead of glass noodles or mungo bean noodles - but you can also stir fry them with vegetables and e.g. prawns.
The konjac flour in shirataki noodles is a good source of fiber. (Fiber from konjac flour is sometimes sold as a supplement under the name glucomannan.) A diet high in fiber can improve your digestion and strengthen your cardiovascular health. The fiber in shirataki noodles is very filling, and people who are currently eating a low-fiber diet are advised to start with small quantities of shirataki noodles until their digestive system can adjust. Shirataki noodles are also very low in carbohydrates, making them a good pasta choice for low-carb diets. They are also gluten-free and vegan.
#eatshitfu%!