The Cuisine Diva recently had a chance to try Skinny Noodles Shirataki. Genki USA was kind enough to send me a box containing 10 packages of their skinny noodles. They sent me 2 packages of each of their 5 noodle varieties:
- Shirataki rice
- Shirataki angel hair noodles
- Shirataki spaghetti noodles
- Shirataki spinach fettuccine noodles
- Shirataki macaroni noodles
The noodles are made from the konjac root and are the perfect addition to your diet if you have diabetes or are trying drop a few pounds of extra weight. The noodles are gluten free, vegan and have 3-4 grams of fiber per serving.
What Are Skinny Noodles?
Skinny noodles are made from the root of the konajac plant. According to the Konajac Foods website: "Konjac glucomannan (KGM) is a water-soluble dietary fiber derived from the root of the Konjac plant. Konjac foods, also called Shirataki Noodles In Japan, are traditional Chinese foods with a history spanning over two thousand years."
Shirataki skinny noodles remind me of clear cellophane noodles, the ones made from mung bean flour, found in Asian-style cooking. I liked the angel hair, spaghetti and fettuccine style noodles but did not care for the macaroni or rice style skinny noodles. The macaroni noodles were too thick for my taste and the rice style reminded me of tapioca, not rice.
Skinny noodles are packed in water, and need to be drained and rinsed off before using. You can cook the noodles by heating them in the microwave for a few seconds. The angel hair noodles are the perfect addition to a homemade soup and I liked the angel hair and spaghetti noodles mixed with a bit of marinara sauce. Skinny noodles have a faint, earthy scent. I'm not entirely sure this earthy scent went away after rinsing.
Find Skinny Noodles Online
- Website: www.getskinnynoodles.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/skinnynoodles
- Twitter: twitter.com/SkinnyNoodlesUS
- Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/skinnynoodles
Skinny Noodle Product Description
Skinny Noodles Shirataki are low calorie, low carb, gluten-free, and soy-free pasta and rice alternatives. Available in five varieties (spaghetti, angel hair, spinach fettuccine, macaroni, and "rice"), Skinny Noodles are made from a root native to Asia called konnyaku or konjac. The products are weight loss and diabetic friendly with 3-4 grams of fiber per serving. To prepare, simply drain and rinse thoroughly; then parboil, microwave, or pan fry for 2-3 minutes. Skinny Noodles are a healthy alternative to traditional pasta, in soups, salads, or stir fry and made in America.
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