Shirataki noodles have come along way since I first tried them years ago. They are known for being extremely low in calories and high in fiber, mimicking regular noodles more than other very low-calorie options such as spiralize zucchini or spaghetti squash. 

The major complaints about Shirataki noodles are that they can have a slightly fishy smell and are firmer than regular noodles. The best way to correct these issues are 1) Rinse the noodles a couple of times in fresh water before using and water before using and 2) Add the noodles to the pot during cooking so that they absorb the flavor of the sauce.

Two types I tried:

Almost any brand is like this one – a slightly fishy smell before rinsing, ~15 calories per serving (2/3 cup), easy to find in the refrigerated section of most better-stocked grocery stores.

Shirataki noodles with oat fiber – no fishy smell, ~30 calories per serving, more difficult to find in the store (I ordered mine from netrition.com).

Three favorite meals are below. I hope you will try one!

Chicken, mushrooms and a dusting of parmesean and nutritional yeast, with and without tomato sauce.

Asian salad with mixed veggie “noodles” (daikon and jicama), toasted almonds, cilantro, oven-roasted broccoli and shirataki noodles heated in a pan with sesame oil, miso and picked ginger.

Tofu, broccoli, mushrooms,  red cabbage and shirataki noodles stir-fried in a sesame sauce, topped with toasted coconut flakes.