Miracle Rice, 8 Oz (Pack of 6), Plant Based Shirataki Konjac Rice, 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.

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.

Miracle noodles have no flavor. They have a chewy texture compared to flour noodles. They smell like fish when you first open the package. BUT... even with all that, they are perfect if you’re trying to lose weight, cut back on carbs, or add fiber to your diet. I didn’t start out a miracle noodle fan. When I first tried them (in 2012!) I thought they were bland and way too chewy. Almost like chewing rubber bands. I threw away the unopened package that I still had. A few months later I read/heard that you had to boil them and dry them in a dry skillet and they would be “just like regular noodles“. Being a hopeful skeptic, I bought another package and dutifully dried my Shirataki noodles. LIES! They were still chewy. Fast forward to 2019 and I am again focused on weight loss and thought I’d try these noodles one more time and bought some prepared meals thinking the texture just HAD to be different since they were commercially prepared. WRONG! Same chewy noodles. BUT WAIT! It actually gets better! 😊 I made some soup in my Instant Pot and decided I’d put the noodles in there. And voilà! They were ALMOST like regular noodles! Just a little more dense. Then I discovered if I put them in really salty water and boil them for 15 minutes, they are a whole lot less chewy. And they don’t absorb much salt either. So, since they make whatever I eat them with much more filling and add virtually no calories... I can work with that. You have to try them yourself to know if your tastebuds like them or not. As for me (though it took 7 years to get here), I’m a fan. 👍🏽😊

So far, I have only tried the fettuccini. I wanted to like this product but it fell short of my expectations , specially after all the good reviews.. 1- The smell: It does smell quite strong, kinda fishy, right out of the package. I followed the instructions : rince throughly ( I even soaked them in cold water for a couple of minutes ), drained, boiled for 2 minutes , drained , and finally " dried " them on the stove in a dry pan. The smell wasn't as strong after all that prep. but still noticeable if you get close to this product. 2- The texture : Those fettuccini are gelatinous. It's a strange texture that could take some time getting used to . Not a fan so far. I did add them to a plenty saucy dish ( loads of mushrooms that produced more than enough cooking liquid ), chicken sausages , diced fresh tomatoes , and a little splash of sesame/ginger sauce. Kept the pan covered for a bit , hoping they would soak up all that good sauce. They didn't . The sauce won't get inside those gelatinous fettuccini. 3- You can find much better no gluten pasta on the market. 4- Probably ok if you are craving " pasta /carbs " in a low carbs diet since they have none or close to none calories. Personally, I think i would better skip those gelatinous " pasta " altogether , as they bring nothing to a dish, expect that gelatinous texture. I got the six packs , fettuccini , angel hair and rice. Not impressed with the fettuccini, will give these products another try , probably fish or shrimps ( mostly because they do have a faint fishy smell even after the whole rinsing, boiling, drying the directions tell us to do ), with angel hair. I am hoping the angel hair and the rice will be a bit more palatable and won't feel as gelatinous / slimy.

I first heard about these Shirataki noodles on an episode of BEGIN Japanology dealing with potatos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPwbbdo2p6c Seemed too good to be true - a food product that's almost entirely fiber, with no real caloric content? I had to try them out. To start with, I misunderstood the labeling. I thought that one of the styles was a "rice noodle" style. That isn't true. It's actually a "rice" style. They're little bits that vaguely resemble rice. The other two styles are "angel hair", which resembles a spaghetti noodle; and "fettuccine", which resembles a spaghetti noodle. I incorporated the "angel hair" style into a chicken stir-fry I was making. In researching how to best utilize these noodles I saw several people remarking on a "fishy" smell... I was really expecting more when I opened the bag, but my kitchen was not immediately flooded with the aroma of fish. I did notice, however, a distinctly pungent smell when I got my nose down close to the open bag. It reminded me more of vinegar, or rubber, or latex paint. Sharp and astringent. Not reminiscent of food, but not entirely unpleasant. After rinsing the noodles with cold water for about 10 minutes, there was absolutely no discernible odor at all. They just smelled like cold water. I boiled the noodles very briefly, then added them to a pan with some of the sauce I was using. I sauteed them for a few minutes, then incorporated them into the stir fry. And they were surprisingly decent. They didn't have the nice doughy consistency of real noodles. They didn't taste like wheat pasta. But they weren't objectionable either. They added a nice bit of texture and variety to the stir fry, and they basically just tasted like the stir fry sauce. They were very al dente, very firm and a little chewy. Not what I'd normally expect from a noodle. Almost more like meat or seafood in consistency. My wife didn't like the texture. She opted to eat around the noodles. I found them to be a nice contrast to the rest of the stir-fry and thoroughly enjoyed them. I look forward to trying out the other varieties.

Used this several times instead of rice in different recipes. They’re a great way to add volume to a meal without adding extra calories. They impart no flavor to the meal. Some have said they have an odor, I didn’t notice anything.

I absolutely love these noodles! I had heard about them months ago while participating in a Ketogenic forum, yet no one really explained what they were, and I am guilty of not asking. I order this pack in which it has the fettuccine, the rice and the angel hair. Maybe I was desperate for pasta (but I don't think so!), but these are friggin' awesome! I take them out of the bag, put them in a collander, wash them for a minute or two and let them drain. Then, in a sauce pan, I heat up some ghee or butter (ghee is better since it doesn't burn), and I get my spices ready. Before putting the noodles in the pan, I pat them dry lightly on a paper towel and put them in the skillet. I add spices, which is how I would flavor ANY pasta or rice, using spices like cayenne, curry, cumin, paprika, turmeric, chipotle, (and Himalayan salt!), and I might add some coconut milk and almond butter, or make PB2 and add it as if it were a pad Thai dish. I "cook" the noodles for about 10 minutes until I get the desired consistency in the sauce that I want. If you know how to work with spices, these dishes can be the MOST delicious addition to your dinner EVER!! I also read where someone said the fettuccine was chewy, or like rubber, and I didn't find that to be true at all. Then again, I do not microwave these noodles - any of them - I put them in a skillet. The "rice" makes a little side dish, but tastes nothing like rice to me, but it doesn't matter. It's still delicious! What's BETTER than being low to basically zero carb, guilt free, almost indistinguishable from pasta, but zero calories and glucose load?! YUM! Eat up!

When I decided to buy this Miracle Noodle Rice I did so, after having bought the Miracle Noodle Angel Hair Pasta and ABSOLUTELY LOVING it. Because I am on a Wheat Belly diet, which prohibits the consumption of wheat & any product made with wheat (pasta, bread, crackers, etc.) and I LOVE pasta & noodles, which are my favorite food after sushi, steak & shellfish, I was so glad to find the Miracle Noodle angel hair and fettucine pasta. However, even though Wheat Belly is primarily a wheat-free diet, because its also supposed to be low-carb & grain-free, other non-wheat grains & starchy carbs like rice, potatoes and corn are discouraged (or at least advised to only consume in very limited amounts as rarely as possible) Unfortunately I LOVE basmati rice -- especially when having it with the "Morey's Seafood" brand of "Seasoned Grill Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon" which I get from the frozen food section at Costco (and prior to that, at Sam's Club) and ever since I started the Wheat Belly diet, I was missing having rice so much that I mostly stopped eating the Morey's Seafood Seasoned Grill Salmon, because it just wasn't the same without the fluffy & buttery basmati rice to enjoy it with. Then I happened to see a listing for this Miracle Noodle Rice while ordering the Miracle Noodle Angel Hair Pasta and I knew I just HAD to try it. Now before going any further, I just wanted to clarify that when I ordered this Miracle Noodle Rice I had NO illusions whatsoever that this would taste like basmati rice, in any way! Even before I ordered this, I knew it would be difficult if not impossible to replicate the taste & texture of basmati rice into a no-carb calorie free version. So despite the name of the brand, I was NOT expecting a miracle. However, while I knew that it would probably not taste like basmati rice -- I was hoping that it would at least taste like SOME kind of rice. Unfortunately, I was wrong! Not only does it not LOOK like rice but it also does NOT taste like ANY kind of rice either! This so-called "rice" is a bunch of tiny white little balls, that kind of look like caviar (though I've never had caviar, this looks like a white version of it!) or tapioca. In fact, when I made this for a close friend, one of the first things she said, when she saw it was that it looked and tasted like "sabudana" (which is what tapioca is called in many of the languages in India). As for the taste, Miracle Noodle Rice does NOT taste even remotely like rice! Not only that but this "rice" doesn't even taste much different than any of the other varieties of Miracle Noodle pastas -- and as a matter of fact, it tastes more like an orzo pasta than rice, and I don't know on what planet this could in any way be considered "rice"! Even though I followed all the directions, and experimented with these in many different kinds of recipes, NOTHING I tried made it taste even REMOTELY like rice -- and it would have been better if they had just labeled this as an orzo pasta or something instead. At least then, that would be more accurate and honest. Becasue calling this item "rice" is VERY misleading and a HUGE disappointment! Which is why, although I LOVE the Miracle Noodle Pasta, Angel Hair and the Miracle Noodle Pasta, Fetuccine , I will probably never be buying this so-called "rice" again!

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 !