Making the WORST Noodles Taste Good
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- Haven’t been feeling good this week so here’s an old video I recorded. Got something special coming in the next video, stay tuned! 🤫👀
If you think shirataki noodles are gross, this video will change your mind!
This process of cooking shirataki noodles is the best way to prepare them. It gets rid of all the smell, improves the texture, and results in a delicious bowl of shirataki pasta!
Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy this video!
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I added shirataki noodles to my diet about 3 months ago and man they are a life-changer when it comes to high volume/low cal eating! Love this video! 20 pounds lost, 25 to go!
It’s really crazy how low cal they are! That’s awesome you’re crushing it! I’m excited for you keep at it!
Congrats that’s awesome progress, keep it up! I just found out about these about to incorporate them. I’m about 20-30lb from my healthy weight as well. Let’s do it!
i can’t even lose 5 pounds :(
In Japan we put them in hotpots. Like sukiyaki. The uncut version, konnyaku is used for oden or braised with meats and root veggies or in stir fry. We rarely eat them as is. If we do, we usually top it with sweetened miso and grill them or use sweetened miso as a sauce. You can eat the uncut ones as vegan sashimi with tamari and wasabi.
To get the fishy smell out, rub some salt on it and leave it for 5 minutes. Rinse well. Boil in hot water for 5 minutes, rinse and dry, add to hotpots or stir fry or top with sweetened miso (miso, sugar and mirin)
That's how we do it in Japan.
Most of us don't appreciate the fishy smell. It's pretty rank. 😆
I can see this being good for hotpot. And thanks for the tips! I’ve never thought to use salt to remove the smell
@@RahulKamat You're welcome! Thank you for making people aware of great ways to cut calories! Your applesauce gelatin cake was especially my favorite! 😃
Totally agree the, I use to dry fry them. But the salt method is quicker and less rubbery.
I've been eating them for nearly a decade and love them. Would be amazing if I could get them to soak up broths. Does that work with the hotpots or is there maybe a timeframe that you need to achieve it? TIA.
Could you tell me what in the name of all things edible a “hotpot” is? Thank you
Its the texture that gets me. It's like eating a bunch of rubber bands.
The first time I tried it I absolutely could not eat it, but learning to cook it differently has helped. Still the texture isn’t like real pasta
I said a bouncy ball 😂😂
I think it's kind of a either you love it or you hate it thing. But a small portion of people can transition to looking them. I love them and thankfully my husband does too since he's a diabetic. 😅
I know tried them once about 6 months ago and was really grossed out by the texture
U just have to cut them in the bowl with a scissor to reduce their length.
A plate of Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken at the Cheesecake Factory is 3,200 calories. You can make it with shiritake noodles (15 calories), walden's Farm Alfredo (0 calories) and chicken (200 calories) with a little parmesan (60 calories) and it will be very filling and taste good. For 275 calories.
Imagine if cheesecake factory used shirataki noodles
Crab meat is also really good in Fettuccine Alfredo with a lot of parm! Salmon is also good
(Swap the fettuccine for the shiritake noodles)
@@RahulKamat they'd find a way to make it 2000kcal
Honestly 😢
For me the problem with these noodles is not the taste/smell, but the texture. I do prefer the shirataki rice because I can mix it with regular rice and add volume with less calories and the texture is better.
I’ve never had shirataki rice before. I gotta try it out
That's my problem too. I can easily get the taste and smell out...but they are like dancing rubber noodles and it's like chewing on rubber bands. I don't know if I just have to force myself to get used it, not eat it at all, or figure away to get rid of thay texture if even possible.
@@RahulKamat why not just make the noodles from powder this video makes no sense
you have to wash and cooked in boiled water for 2 min then strain wash with cold water.. smells gone
I find boiling them a bit softens them up, spaghetti sauce is very close to regular noodles
Hi everyone! The weird smell/taste comes from Calcium hydroxide :o You can buy brands without it, just look at the ingredients on the back ^_^ Here in NZ we have a brand called Slendier which is just konjac/shirataki flour and water :D They're just like rice noodles for me :D But the tips in this video are perfect if you can't get the calcium hydroxide free brands :)
Interesting, thanks for letting us know!
First discovered shirataki noodles in a Japanese restaurant back in the mid 00s. It was prepared as some kind of stirfry if I'm not mistaken. Didn't smell at all and I loved the texture. Soon after, the restaurant closed. I searched years for where I could get them, and could only find konjac blocks and powder. I'd try to make my own then cut them up. So much hard work... But now shirataki noodles are everywhere. I love it.
Woahh you made them at home that’s so cool. Guess they’re more trendy now than before
@@RahulKamat Yeah, it was a lot of work. Most of that effort went into trial and error of making a solid konjac block. I never could quite get it as well made as the ones bought in the store. So the slices weren't perfect, but still edible.
The real disaster was the times I tried to put the gel through a pasta press and into hot boiling water. They would always meld into each other as they poured out of the holes! 🤣
Can't tell you how grateful I am that konjac and shirataki became trendy. Now I can just order them online. Absolutely amazing texture and delicious flavour absorbency!
take powdered PB, swerve sweetener, and chili flakes..add liquid aminos and mix till you get the consistency of something close to pudding. add to your noodles and enjoy!
Peanut sauce for noodles!
Hearts of palm are another low calorie pasta substitute. They come in lasagna form, linguini form, and in the natural form. Very good with Italian type sauces as they are copacetic with Italian flavors like tomatoes, olives, garlic, etc.
I made a vid on hearts of palm pasta called “spinach dip pasta”, they’re so good!
I have never seen the word copacetic used in this context lol
Gonna have to give these a try deeper into my cut (aka soon bc it's getting real tough atm 😭😭😭). Great recipe and tips as always bro! Also speaking of noodles, where'd those noodle arms go?!?!? Keep up the great work the results are definitely showing!!!
LOLOL trynna turn these arms from spaghetti to shell pasta 🙏
In addition to the washing, spinning (I put in a salad spinner) and dry cooking, I think the key is to cook in the sauce a while so the flavors meld.
Ooh nice tip!
Tip for you - when draining something in the sink like you did without a colander, just put the bottom edge of the pan against the side of the sink and you can tip the pan much higher without the contents falling out.
Smart! Thank you
I microwave my noodles first for two minutes to get rid of moisture, then throw them in a pan with some Pam spray to dry them out. Then all the flavors that I wanted.
Ooh thanks for the tip!
i use it in ramen or even precooked currey packets they have in korea. I really have no problem with the smell, flavor or texture. When you're on a diet long enough you kinda just stop caring.. lol
Try them as lo mein noodles, cooked them for the first time today and with cabbage, carrots, red onion, broccoli, brown sauce, and chicken breast. It was actually really good :)
Oooh good idea!
I actually love the texture 👌🏻🤌🏻 also they absorb the flavours well
I used to eat these all of time and not waste time with excessive rinsing. Just rinse to remove the packing liquid, boil for 2 minutes, and mix with your stirfried ingredients. They are rubbery and will remain in that texture because that’s their makeup. Accept them as they are and dress them up with sesame oil or miso paste, or soy sauce & butter, garlic. I mean whatever. This overcooking thing means nothing.
Accept them as they are, solid advice
What's the closest thing texture wise in food you can compare it to?
Don't tell us what to do with our noodles!
@@darkNovaskarI’m not even joking it’s like eating rubber bands
For a lower calorie sauce try 3/4 marina & 1/4 alfredo (or 50/50) , i.e. a tomato/alfredo sauce. It's pretty good.
Pink sauce!
Rinse, rinse.. toss in a hot DRY pan until water evaporates from noodles. He’s right. Definitely works.. so delicious 😊
Takes some effort to get these right
Thanks for this video brother. You're funny and made me laugh. As far as Konjac noodles goes, it won't be for me. Tried it once and I never ever spit food out of my mouth as fast as that. Thought for a moment I was eating some package. Good luck to you and to all those who can forget the texture of this... thing.
Lolol shirataki def a unique noodle
I love your videos man :) Keep making those low calorie recipes !!!
Thanks man!
Thanks for the vinegar tip! I'll be trying tonight as I've been avoiding those noodles in the back of the cupboard for a while.
Probabaly whith alkalinized greek yogurt for an alfredo sauce.
Greek yog alfredo sounds great!
@@RahulKamat why you never alkalize the yogurt? It's much more like cream
@@deniceiscooking how do you do that?
@@morgank98 I just add a tiny speck of sodium bicarbonate to the yoghurt so it looses the sharpness and tasts like cream.
Is there any recipe that actually removes the rubbery texture? I can get rid of the smell and taste easily. The texture had been the hardest for me to get over. It's so rubbery
Haha I don’t think so
Try this: cook them in a pan till they are completely dry, then boil them for 5 mins. Makes them al dente
Interesting. I wonder about stir-fry with the mushrooms, then adding water or tomato sauce.
Guys ive had these noodles before. THEY ARE AMAZING and delicious. Give it a GO!!! Don't be afraid, trust me you'll enjoy them so much. They do smell, but its all minimal and the smell doesnt transfer to the food because the smell goes away so fast. The noodles don't taste how they smell..they are flavourless. Enjoy. So good!!!
I love the texture and taste of shiritaki noodles, they’re amazing in a stir fry
Idk if I love it, but it can be good and helpful for the calories
After you drain rinse drain rinse fry , throw them in a blender then mix in your cooked oats, for more volume,
Thank you for all your tips!
I thought cauliflower rice in oats would be bad until I tried it, maybe this is the next caulioats 🤔
Quick question, how many packages did you use?
@@RahulKamat they do make miracle rice,
Which shiitake noodles in rice form
That is a very scary idea 😂
Thank you for your video. Awesome. !!!
you can make these noddles:
-Chinese style
-with soup
-with curry
-thai style
-in salad
-or Italian style, with white wine sauces and regular everyday pasta meatballs.
extremely versatile product.
for an even lower calorie sauce i use 28g of dried cheese powder (100 calories) and some salt. basically becomes a shirataki mac and cheese. barely any nutruition since its all fiber, but for keeping the hunger at bay with an incredibly low amount of calories, its pretty good
Is that powder the same as cheese popcorn seasoning
U rly need to try shiratake rice in oatmeal 😳 adds sooooo much volume for almost no calories !!! And if U cook it slow and let the oats get thic and creamy it look's and taste like milk 🍚 😋😋😋
I’ve never seen shirataki rice at any grocery store near me. I’ll keep an eye out for it!
Interesting! Thanks for showing this. I tried these and they were pretty gross. Just be careful with them as they are banned in quite a number of countries due to causing impacting in the digestive system.
If you're ever looking for low calorie alfredo, Wal-Mart's Great Value Alfredo is the best I've found with regards to calorie to gram ratio!
Really? That’s awesome, thanks for lmk!
@@RahulKamat Also, extraordinary bites bread. Also at wallyworld. Def give those a shot!
hey can i give you a fishy remover tip just from the start after you drain put the noodles in a bowl with a tsp or 2 of vinegar... then cook it for a minute or wait a couple if you dont want to cook it. The fishyness gets canceled out really quick and its much nicer
Thanks for the tip! The vinegar technique works pretty well
i remember when you tried these noodles for the first time… and it was terrible 😢 glad to see that you’ve found a way to make them taste delicious! keep up the great content bro
All you gotta do is close your eyes and use your imagination and these turn into michelin star penne vodka. Thanks bro!
Sounds like something that was said to me about mashed cauliflower tasting "just like mashed potatoes, you can't tell the difference". I said, "it's been way too long since you've had mashed potatoes."
I love these. I use them in stir fry and red curry soup. I don't even rinse them. Just drain the liquid out
Wow I always rinse them super well
Bro i tried this recipe yesterday but used a light alfredo sauce for it. Did exactly everything else in the video, they were AMAZING! super filling and delicious, you're a genius man keep it up. Will definitely make this every once in a while
Lets goooo so glad you enjoyed bro!!
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I usually make my own chicken noodle soup with these noodles. I just let them soak in the broth overnight before eating so it can absorb some of the broth flavor into the noodles
Love this !!!
I noticed u mentioned u have a very big appetite /get hungry during your current bulk. Do u find that ur hunger increases when eating more ? As compared to ur weight loss phase or cutting
Nope def not, my hunger is wayyy more during a cut
Could and most likely is thirst. When you do volume eating you're increasing fluid intake (volume eating is just a fun way of getting more water in at the end of the day. BUT the protein and fiber in said water rich foods are what keep you full) so drink some water (like 500-1000 mls) and see how your doing 15 mins later
Any tips to get shirataki noodles to not smell like garbage is always welcome!
Tip #1: replace them with regular noodles
@@RahulKamat 😂😂😂
Use some sort of vinegar. I always do that and it removes the smell really well.
I rinsed mine first with just luke warm water then soaked it with lemon juice for 5 minutes but better yet soak it overnight then rinsed it off with cold water.
Have you tried shiratake rice yet? 😀
Thanks for sharing your video
I haven’t tried shirataki rice, need to fine some!
The “miracle noodles” brand has a version that doesn’t smell like dead fish. Smellless actually!!! Not their original bag ones but the new ones in the bright blue (spaghetti), yellow (angel hair), or red (fettuccine) don’t stink at all and the texture is soooo much better too!!!!
Dont need to add vinegar, just soak in running tap water, just do it in a soup style or broil style or thick soup gravy style. for example Kung Pow, ginger onion, tom yam. U can also fried it, but need more heavy in the seasoning because the noodle itself is tasteless. so far i dont have any problem with the taste, guess it is more suitable in asian cuisine style. Try search the recipe of kung pow broil noodle, or ginger onion noodle.
search "braise yee noodle" or "braise yee mee". I basically just put a pack of instant noodle seasoning add add chicken breast fishball then you are good to go
I think these are better suited for soup style dishes, but the only kung pow I’ve had is chicken and it’s great
CONGRATS ON THE BIG 10.1K SUBS
THANK YOU :)
I guess what you are calling Shirataki is what we call Konjak, your description pretty much sounds the same. We also get it as rice and other pasta shapes. Great recipe will certainly give it a try as I eat a fair bit of this stuff. Only came across this channel a few days ago but loving your lo-cal ideas, going to keep me busy in the kitchen for a while
Glad you’re enjoying the channel! Keep me posted on what you whip up in the kitchen!
Shirataki is made from Konjac.
You're so funny and creative, I look forward to the Rahul Comedy Hour, haaaaaa
Haha thanks
I use these soooo often for jjajangmyeon. This is the exact method I use for mine, learning it was a game changer.
I’ve never had that but it looks so tasty, I wanna try!
@RahulKamat there are numerous recipes for it. I usually use chicken rather than traditional pork belly, but there are no hard rules to it. It's a comfort food for me. Add on banchan, usually kimchi and pickled daikon, and it's a very filling meal, plus very low cal if you utilize shirataki.
Keep up the good work, sir!
Plain yogurt + parmesan makes a pretty decent alfredo
Just don't like, cook it, you can mix it in at the end with the hot ingredients and that should be enough to melt the cheese
I’m about to break another tooth biting my phone. I NEED THIS!! 13:10
LOLOL
Does cooking these noodles change the texture at all?
to remove the smell just blanch them in boiling water before using. no need for vinegar
They still smelled when I tried that
@@RahulKamat really? thats rough. maybe the shirataki noodles in the US are different
I bought some but now I’m afraid to open the package. I think i will just stick to my riced cauliflower which is also 20 cals a serving
Cauliflower rice is prob better
These recipes are always fire but god damn I wish shirataki noodles weren’t so expensive.. 3 bags of it would cost me 10 dollars 😞
They’re def more expensive than reg pasta :(
Go to costco and get whatever version they are selling in your region. We get healthy noodle and miracle noodle here.
There are videos on how to make them at home with glucomannan (konjac) powder and an inexpensive pasta extruder.
Great! I am eating these noodles a lot.
I am excited to try your recipe. 😀
Enjoy!
They feel like I'm chewing rubberbands, it feels like something you're not supposed to eat so the texture makes me gag. I really really tried. I rinse, soaked, boiled, rubbed dry, dry cooked, but that sh1t would not go down. I hope everyone else has better luck.
LOL!!! You know it smells bad, yet you take a second sniff. LEGEND!!!!
I like your vibe man
Thanks bro!
I actually love shirtaki noodles I put a laughing cow cheese to make
It creamy with spray butter mushrooms and alittle bit of coconut aminos sometimes spinach it is amazing
Love those laughing cow cheese wedges!
They are really good in asian type foods more than italian. Check out sukiyaki
I agree and I’ll check it out!
EVERYONE HEAR ME OUT: The weird smell in the noodles is due to the preservatives this brand adds. Most brands does this but some healthier brands will add citric acid or ascorbic acid instead. There is indeed no smell at all with these brands!
I hope this helps 🎉
Maybe im weird i like the noodles. I use them in stir fry dishes. I am going to give this a try. I always have a few bags in the fridge.
They’ve grown on me but they’re good to have around
I love those noodles. I cannot find them everywhere, but they take on the flavor of whatever you made. YUM!
Asian grocery stores should have them
I used to really like these and can make quite a few really good dishes with them, they also make an algae form that is 0 calorie but they don't sit well in my stomach at all and we will just say they make me have to go to the bathroom and an explosive manner the next day
Never knew they made algae noodles and that algae could be so deadly 😨
@@RahulKamat The algae ones are crazy because they have like a crunchy kind of texture almost you're almost like rubber bands... The shirataki ones just don't sit well. It really sucks because they are so low calorie and can easily fill you up
@@RahulKamat I wonder if maybe I need to just cook them even longer or something
Previous poster was correct about the weird smell coming from calcium hydroxide. My Walmart has shirataki noodles without calcium hydroxide, but my local Asia Mart only has one brand and it has calcium hydroxide... go figure. Asia Mart is more expensive as well. Your cooking technique is what I've learned is called "dry frying", which I don't care for. It reminds me of chewing rubber bands. Yuck. I'm still experimenting, however.
These def require a lot of experimenting lol
They use konjac to fatten cattle, so maybe it is better to eat while bulking? I know they don't have a lot of calories, so no clue how they fatten cattle, but... wikipedia says so... Or maybe making the noodles removes the calories. I don't imagine cows slurping noodles.
I have shirataki dried konjac noodle's. My end up to rubbery to masticate. Any pointer's ?
I got the Moki brand, they are a Thai brand and they don't smell at all. Not sure if they're available outside Thailand.
I will give this a try next time I get them. Thanks for the tip!
Got you!
Hot pan directly on the countertop triggered me
Whoops sorry 😬
@@RahulKamat only thing that will be sorry will be the countertops if they melt/crack
Make sure you aren't getting the tofu shirataki noodles. Asian grocery stores carry shirataki noodles without the tofu. The tofu is what caused the awful texture.
Savage putting hot pans directly on counter with no hot pads
Lololol whoops 😬
Where have you found the best price for these noodles?
Prob asian grocery store
I have used these more often in stir frys. I don’t mind the texture.
I used to hate it until I learned some cooking tricks to improve the taste/texture
very close on how i make them.....and yes with mushrooms.
Love mushrooms
i havent tried em, what makes them so bad ghastly?
They’ve got a weird texture and smell if you don’t cook them right
adorable 😊- also, great video. i’ll try again
Def affordable
But how do you get rid of the rubber bands type texture?
That’s just how these noodles are
Miracle noodle brand doesn't have the fishy smell and taste and they have a newer ready to eat one where you only have to drain it.
I don’t think I’ve ever tried that brand. I gotta check it out!
You can soak up a little water with dabbing a scrunched paper towel enough to keep from burning your fingers.
Ooh yeahhh. Thanks for the tip!
Is the texture still like rubber bands?
Much less so
@@RahulKamat I wonder if you hang drain it in a nut bag then dry it on parchment in the oven on low what it would be like. I may pick some up and give that a run and let you know what mine turn out like.
Also I think prego makes a light Alfredo if u cut up fresh basil in it it makes it so much better
Crushed red pepper and black pepper too! Makes jarred alfredo so much better
@@RahulKamat ❤️
When I first made these noodles I was really upset, the jello texture and smell was horrible. I need to try your technique
I think it really improves the texture and smell! The first time I tried these noodles I couldn’t even swallow a bite
my sense of smell is basically dead so I love these things
Haha that’s the biggest obstacle
man is just winging this vid
Shirataki giving me a hard time
There’s no fish in the noodles, they come from a konjac plant.
to bulk, I keep the same meals and quantity as a cut, and just add snacks. dried mangoes and chips are my guilty pleasure, I can eat 1k of those ezzzzz xD
Interesting! I’ve never done that before cause I like to eat bigger meals
The method for getting them completely deodorized will come in handy for when I make a couple of Ideal Protein-inspired recipes for rice pudding.
12:54 PURE HEAVEN. Yummmmmmyyyy
Boil your mushrooms. Apparently it's the way to go. Boil till the water is gone, then sauté.
I've learned so nuch about mushrooms
🤔
I. Just. Bought. Some. And. Haven't. Cooked them because they are theeeee worst. AMAZING I love how God does all that UNIFYING ❤️
Not proud of it, but I've overcooked mushrooms a few times.
I thought that’s impossible
@@RahulKamat I guess I am just a really bad cook.. really enjoying your videos..i am expecting your subscriber base to grow so much over the next 12 months..keep up the fantastic work 👏
It was never the taste it was the rubber band texture I couldn’t get past with those noodles
Hahaha this cooking method improved the texture a bit
I’m going to try these again although the first time I tried I almost puked 😂 thanks for this!
I rinse them really good then I use the Ramen Noodle packets that come in the hot and spicy Ramen packets, toss the Ramen noodles lol
Ooh nice tip!!
If the noodles are fishy, I would add fish
Lol you got a point, why not just go all out fish flavor
if you buy the brands that's ONLY konjac/shirataki flour and water there is no smell and no fish taste!! that weird odour comes from calcium hydroxide that some brands add :o
I have an entire case of these and I hate them. I’m going to try your method.
That looks really good.
Thanks :)
Rinse in water and vinegar. Takes the smell completely out.
You just wasted all that delicious water on snot noodles 😂
LOLOLOL 😭
This kid is so entertaining I watched the whole thing even though he needs to go learn how to cook himself 🤭