Fettuccine Pasta, 7 Oz (Pack of 5), Plant Based Shirataki Konjac Noodles, 5 Calories, 1g Net Carbs Per Serving, Keto, Gluten-Free

I'm writing this review in the hopes of helping other people who are on the fence about trying these. After reading other people's reviews, I had no idea what to expect. Apparently, I was going to either fall in love with this noodle substitute or be completely revolted by it. Eventually I took the plunge and bought some. Here's the lowdown: - No, the noodles don't smell great when you open the package. As others have said, they have a fishy smell. No, it is not some overwhelming stench that will knock you off your feet as some people seem to insinuate. You will have to run them under cold water for a minute or two. I guess some people can't get over this smell and decide not to even try them, but that doesn't make much sense. Lots of foods don't have a good smell or appearance before prepared, yet that doesn't stop us from eating them once cooked (eggs, raw meat, etc.). After rinsing them, boil them for a few minutes, drain them, and you are ready to go. - No, these don't taste exactly like regular pasta noodles. The texture is a little different. So if you are expecting something completely identical and indistinguishable from your favorite noodle variety, you will be disappointed in that regard. - As others have said, the best way to prepare the noodles is with an Asian-type sauce. Sure, you can use alfredo sauce, spaghetti sauce, etc. if you want. No one is going to stop you. But you'll probably be comparing it to regular pasta the whole time you are eating it and feel disappointed. - How I prepare them: I rinse and cook the noodles as stated above. Then I add some frozen vegetables, which are usually a microwavable steamers variety because I'm lazy. A "stir fry" mix like bell peppers, broccoli, onions, etc. I also add a little meat. Lately I've used stir fry beef/steak that I cut up into small pieces and cook on the stove with a little olive oil. Usually I add some spices with this such as turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, chile powder, etc. For the sauce I use a 12 oz. jar of Indian sauce purchased from my regular grocery store, like tikka masala, vindaloo, etc. Usually this is between $3 to $5. A few brands that come to mind are Patak's, Seeds of Change, etc. These have less fat and calories than most pasta sauces and seem to go well with these "noodles." I usually use three packages of the noodles when I prepare a batch and then have three meals out of it. They do seem to taste even better the next day because the noodles have absorbed more of the flavor. - No, you can't just live solely off of these for the next month in an effort to drop 20 pounds or whatever. Look at the package. It is devoid of nutrients. Even with adding the other stuff as I've suggested, you are probably not going to get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs. But you can substitute these for a very low calorie meal a few times a week that leaves you full, satisfied, and without having to suffer as many hunger pains while dieting. In the last month I've lost 7 pounds. I don't attribute all of this to the noodles. They're not a "miracle" in that sense. I've been watching my calories and doing light exercise, and these noodles have helped me with low calorie meals that don't leave me starving ten minutes later.

This is for the Angel hair pasta only. I haven't tried the others yet. Package arrived today and was just in time for dinner. I decided to do a stir fry. On opening the box I did not smell anything . Opened the plastic bag with the pasta and did not notice a fishy odor as others have described. Rinsed it in a colander and into the wok it went. I did notice I needed more seasoning than I usually do as the pasta doesn't really have a taste. The texture seemed alright too. I will update as I try the others ( rice and fettuccine ). I'm thinking chicken noodle soup with the fettuccine. UPDATE: 9/13 Did the fettuccine in a home made chicken noodle soup. Again I did not get a fishy odor as others have reported. Rinsed in a colander and put in with the chicken and other goodies. Brought to a boil and then let simmer. Flavor was good. A little more al dente that I would have liked but definitely good. Tomorrow jambalaya with the rice. Will update. UPDATE 9/16. Well the pack of rice said 8 0z. After rinsing ( again I did not detect any odor ) and drying per the instructions I ended up wit 2.4 oz. The package nutrition label said 1 grams net carbs per 3 oz of the rice. So I am not sure what the actual carbs are in the dried product of 2.4 oz. The dried 2.4 oz comes out to a little over 1 cup dry measure. Absorbed flavor but wasn't much volume. Over all am pretty happy with all 3 items. I would cut the Angel Hair and the Fettuccine as recommended since they were a bit awkward to eat.

First, I only received 5 bags when it was marketed as 6, but that was the least of my concerns. I don’t even know what I was looking for with this except a last ditch attempt for something remotely pasta-textured through this hell that is trying to lose weight. The fettuccini style noodles are like chewing on rubber bands basically (squeeze a rubber band under water and this is what it feels like on your teeth). This obviously makes sense since this recipe is completely water based, hence the appealing nutrition facts (0 calories, 1 carb per serving). I certainly wasn’t looking for something that tasted like pasta (sorry folks, spaghetti pasta is as good as it gets), but more of something that had a similar consistency and texture. It will do I guess until I get down to a healthier weight and can eat real pasta, but honestly I’ll probably stick with spaghetti squash. Add any sauce to it and it will give it flavor, otherwise it doesn’t taste like anything (why are some of you trying to eat this without any spices, herbs or sauces??!). Oh... the serving sizes on the packaging are a real big joke. The packaging says 3oz per serving and about 2 servings per container which equals 6oz per bag. Okay, so let’s be a little forgiving and say at least 5oz because what packaging is ever accurate? So I removed the water and weighed the noodles in one bag for a whopping 2 oz! Surely y’all didn’t include the water as part of the serving size right??! That’s not even one full serving in a bag. I forgot that was even why I was typing this review. THAT IS INSANE TO ME THAT YOU MARKET THE SERVING SIZES LIKE THIS. I wish I cared enough to do the math and see how much you’re actually getting out this compared to what is marketed. Anyone interested in getting these... don’t waste the money for the disappointment you will surely receive. I guess I ordered these because I’m craving carbs and thought this would trick my senses, but I honestly should have known better to get my hopes up. Maybe I’ll do an edit when I try the angel hair and the rice. I’d almost rather throw it all in the trash and call it a day instead of repeat the same disappointment that I will surely receive.

I don't get why someone would want to try a virtually no-calorie, no-carb product and expect it to taste the same as a bowl of italian pasta. So yeah, if you came here looking for gourmet, forget it. It's a fibre noodle, it has the consistency of jelly made noodles, which is really not bad. It does have a slight "fishy" smell when you open it, but then again - don't smell it from the pack. Why would you? Once you rinse it off all the smell is gone, it absorbs perfectly any sauce and it really makes you feel like you ate a pig (the fibre expands in the stomach so you feel like you had a 7 course meal, in a good way). Still quite expensive, but worth it if you're on low carb or calorie control diets!

Noodles were springy and nice.

With shirataki pasta/rice replacement foods, I found that it was such a hit or miss amongst people. Personally, it's become my staple throughout the years and continues to do so. The most important thing I wanted to mention was that it definitely tastes nothing like rice, or has the same texture. It basically has no flavour what-so-ever, and takes on the flavour of whatever you add to it. You can make a great stir-fry dish for example, and the rice would just take on whatever flavour you put. A great tip I found that always works for me was to rinse it thoroughly (shirataki is preserved in a fishy-smelling liquid), then completely dry it out on a frying pan. It'll completely remove the scent and be usable in any recipe of your choosing. So if you're looking for a replacement that still feels satiating and virtually calorie-free, look no further. Just be aware of the different 'squishy' texture and the odd smell.

Deliciosos

ce n'est franchement pas bon, ça sent fort et a un léger gout de poisson pas frais ! je n'ai vrament pas aimé !