Konjac noodles

[donnellysdogs]

They keep for days in the fridge when spiralised too... And because of their large water content actually fry up better the next day!!

Can't say I would lump a spiraliser camping though-lol

 

[Celeriac]

I've tried the Eat Water brand and Zero noodles from Holland and Barrett and the Slendier organic varieties (fettucine, angel hair, 'rice', spaghetti etc) from Ocado. Slendier gets my vote but they are still rubber band-like, a choking hazard IMO and personally give me bloating and flatulence. I'm not convinced that my body can tell the difference between a de-starched root vegetable and pasta either and treats it as pasta. I think you'd have to be a real Italian or Chinese/Asian food addict to eat these on a regular basis. I think I'd give garden snails a go !

 

[ConradJ]

I've tried the Eat Water brand and Zero noodles from Holland and Barrett and the Slendier organic varieties (fettucine, angel hair, 'rice', spaghetti etc) from Ocado. Slendier gets my vote but they are still rubber band-like, a choking hazard IMO and personally give me bloating and flatulence. I'm not convinced that my body can tell the difference between a de-starched root vegetable and pasta either and treats it as pasta. I think you'd have to be a real Italian or Chinese/Asian food addict to eat these on a regular basis. I think I'd give garden snails a go !

As mentioned by @donnelleysdogs, save your taste buds, digestive system and money: buy a spiralizer - they're fab!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/1216...ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80

 

[Larissima]

I've tried the Eat Water brand and Zero noodles from Holland and Barrett and the Slendier organic varieties (fettucine, angel hair, 'rice', spaghetti etc) from Ocado. Slendier gets my vote but they are still rubber band-like, a choking hazard IMO and personally give me bloating and flatulence. I'm not convinced that my body can tell the difference between a de-starched root vegetable and pasta either and treats it as pasta. I think you'd have to be a real Italian or Chinese/Asian food addict to eat these on a regular basis. I think I'd give garden snails a go !

Ah, that explains the mystery - I am a big fan of escargot!

 

[copey399]

Oh dear I was browsing round H&B today and found the "Eat Water" rice, noodles, spaghetti and fettuccini on their "buy one and get one for a penny" sale so £2.50 for two packs didn't sound too bad. I sported a fiver and bought 4. Seemed like a good idea at the time, especially as they have a very long shelf life. Always looking for a quick fix and I don't have the luxury of a spiralizer yet. I didn't read the small print about Glucomannan causing choking if you don't drink loads of water with it until I got home. I was too distracted by the 0 carbs.

Of course I went straight on the web and looked it up and was a bit scared to even try it but as somebody said, is that just the supplements in pill form? These are already packed in water so wouldn't they have done all the swelling up?

Since reading the above I wish I'd saved the fiver towards a spiralizer

 

[Brunneria]

I have used them and enjoyed them - although they would be a challenge when camping - you need to rinse them in lots of water. And then drain them extremely well, or dry them off, as AndBreathe says.

They do best (in my opinion) in a thick, heavy, gloopy sauce. I did a carbonara style thing with chopped ham pr bacon, in a low carb thick cheese sauce with a pack of the noodles. Delish.

I would never have them alone (tasteless) and they really need a strongly flavoured sauce. Masses of garlic, etc. etc.

 

[copey399]

As mentioned by @donnelleysdogs, save your taste buds, digestive system and money: buy a spiralizer - they're fab!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/121657413459?hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-134428-41853-0%2F2%3Fipn%3Dicep%26icep_id%3D67%26mtid%3D1673%26kwid%3D1%26crlp%3D50600204586_563391%26icep_item_id%3D121657413459%26itemid%3D121657413459%26icep_meta_categ_id%3D11700%26icep_etrs%3DN%26icep_epid%3D-999%26icep_ctlg%3D-999%26icep_cond%3DNew%26targetid%3D75951454866%26rlsatarget%3D%26rpc%3D0.20%26rpc_upld_id%3D53110%26device%3Dm%26icep_msku_flag%3Dy%26icep_cbt%3Dn%26adtype%3Dpla%26gclid%3DCjwKEAjw3PGtBRCWgajpu_uY9hYSJAAICRalARzUC7wXlg0uKDlLGxkOsZ-jx8NgQrQ4H_zAHpAAhhoCDTjw_wcB%26srcrot%3D710-134428-41853-0%26rvr_id%3D877509614036&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&device=m&chn=ps&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80

I looked at one of those on ebay (there's loads of them from different sellers but mostly from abroad if they're cheap) but I looked at the negative feedback and a lot of people said they were rubbish and fell to bits Put me off

 

[copey399]

I have used them and enjoyed them - although they would be a challenge when camping - you need to rinse them in lots of water. And then drain them extremely well, or dry them off, as AndBreathe says.

They do best (in my opinion) in a thick, heavy, gloopy sauce. I did a carbonara style thing with chopped ham pr bacon, in a low carb thick cheese sauce with a pack of the noodles. Delish.

I would never have them alone (tasteless) and they really need a strongly flavoured sauce. Masses of garlic, etc. etc.

I'll give them a go then, thanks x Now I just need some recipes for a low carb topping. I can't eat a lot of cheese.

 

[ConradJ]

I looked at one of those on ebay (there's loads of them from different sellers but mostly from abroad if they're cheap) but I looked at the negative feedback and a lot of people said they were rubbish and fell to bits Put me off

Hi @copey399

The link I included was to the same make of spiralizer that we bought and use.

We haven't had a problem with it - although, we've only used it on courgettes - and it's small enough to take camping ( @Brunneria ).

With courgettes going for 89p for 3 in aldi, personally I think it's a great buy... and you can trust what you are eating (did you see that programme about how konjac noodles are made ) !?!

 

[copey399]

Hi @copey399

The link I included was to the same make of spiralizer that we bought and use.

We haven't had a problem with it - although, we've only used it on courgettes - and it's small enough to take camping ( @Brunneria ).

With courgettes going for 89p for 3 in aldi, personally I think it's a great buy... and you can trust what you are eating (did you see that programme about how konjac noodles are made ) !?!

Right thanks, I will get one x No what program? How are they made?

 

[ConradJ]

Right thanks, I will get one x No what program? How are they made?

Too long a process to explain here; suffice to say that if something needs that much manipulation to make it cookable then it can't be real.

I think the programme was a BBC lifestyle one (eg. Trust me I'm a doctor ). Try BBC iplayer

 

[Larissima]

Instead of a spiraliser, I use a julienne peeler for making courgette spaghetti. It looks like an ordinary potato peeler but with a serrated blade. Works great, very cheap, and takes next to no space in the cutlery drawer. Highly recommended!

 

[Gravity-Carb]

Instead of a spiraliser, I use a julienne peeler for making courgette spaghetti. It looks like an ordinary potato peeler but with a serrated blade. Works great, very cheap, and takes next to no space in the cutlery drawer. Highly recommended!

Ah but be careful as my lakeland plastics one nearly took the skin off my finger....
Makes fab cucumber julienne for fancy salad....

 

[copey399]

Instead of a spiraliser, I use a julienne peeler for making courgette spaghetti. It looks like an ordinary potato peeler but with a serrated blade. Works great, very cheap, and takes next to no space in the cutlery drawer. Highly recommended!

Sounds good thanks, I'll have a look out for one xx

 

[mojo37]

I tried them and the various pasta versions....the most disgusting **** I have ever eaten. Okay if you like eating elastic bands

I have to agree very disappointing I don't know how anyone can eat them they are slimy plastic texture and nothing like the 'real' thing.:***:

 

[Celeriac]

Shirataki noodles or konjac noodles resemble elastic bands in texture and they can bloat you. But it you're a real pasta lover and missing all those sauces, maybe they'll work for you.

My mother bought us a spiraliser for our wedding anniversary and we have yet to use it.

 

[ConradJ]

Shirataki noodles or konjac noodles resemble elastic bands in texture and they can bloat you. But it you're a real pasta lover and missing all those sauces, maybe they'll work for you.

My mother bought us a spiraliser for our wedding anniversary and we have yet to use it.

Use it. Use it. USE IT!!! ☺ (lol)

Courgette noodles in miso soup (get the miso paste in a jar - by Clearspring or Yutaka) ... yum yum!

 

[Celeriac]

The courgettes bought from Sainsbury's last week were already tasting like more bitter glasshouse-raised one's so I may ditch them until spring now.

I could have a go at kohl rabi I guess.I found a recipe for a kind of latkes which might work.

 

[Larissima]

Ah but be careful as my lakeland plastics one nearly took the skin off my finger....
Makes fab cucumber julienne for fancy salad....

I make sure I hold the vegetable by the tip and peel away from there. I've even stuck a fork through the tip, pressing firmly against the chopping board, and julienned to my heart's content (stomach's actually)