Video:Tips for Cooking with Shirataki Noodles

Transcript:Tips for Cooking with Shirataki Noodles

Hi, I'm Scott for About.com. Today, I have a few tips for cooking with shirataki noodles from LowCarbDiets.About.com.

Finding Shirataki Noodles

Shirataki noodles were originally developed in Asia, but they have become popular all around the world. You can usually find them in Asian grocery stores or health food markets. Shirataki noodles come "wet" - usually packed in liquid. They don't have a real taste of their own, however, the liquid they come in can have a distinctive flavor. I find this can be easily washed off by rinsing them in hot water. You can even boil them for a short period to reduce the flavor. You can also cut longer noodles up with kitchen shears into small pieces that are easier to eat.

Uses for Shirataki Noodles

Shirataki noodles are great in Asian noodle dishes, but people have used them in lots of other ways. They come in a variety of shapes. You can often find fettucine, angel hair, spaghetti, as well as asian style Shirataki noodles. They work well in almost any pasta dish. They make a great low-carb alternative to wheat pasta. Fettuccine alfredo is an extremely quick and easy dish to make with shirataki noodles.

Fettuccine Alfredo Ingredients

To get started, you'll need:

• Fettuccine shirataki noodles
• Jar of alfredo sauce
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Cooking Shirataki Fettuccine Alfredo

Begin by boiling the shirataki noodles on medium high until they lose their rubbery texture. Drain them. Heat up the alfredo sauce on medium heat. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend together. Now add the pasta. Stir thoroughly to coat with the sauce. If you like, you can add veggies. Frozen broccoli or peppers work well. Simply allow them to thaw before adding them to the fettuccine. Mix well and you are ready to serve. For a great chicken alfredo recipe, go to: lowccarbdiets.about.com

Shirataki Pasta Salad Ingredients

Shirataki noodles also go well in cold dishes. Pasta salad with tomatoes and basil is another easy and delicious option. To get started, you'll need:

• 1 package of shirataki noodles
• 1 cup chopped basil
• 1 medium chopped tomato
• 3 oz of cubed mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp. capers
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Making Shirataki Pasta Salad

To begin, rinse shirataki noodles well in hot water, leaving the noodles hot when combining with the other ingredients helps to blend the flavors. You can also cut the shirataki noodles into manageable lengths using kitchen shears. Add the noodles to a medium mixing bowl. Now add the cheese, the capers, the tomato, the basil, and the oil. Toss all of the ingredients well. You are ready to serve.

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