Are Shiratake Noodles a Good Sub for Grain Noodles?

You are on a low carbohydrate diet and you have been craving good old spaghetti and meatballs. Is there a viable lower carbohydrate option to the standard egg based noodles?

Well, you can get the whole wheat spaghetti, which isn't necessarily lower in carbs, but is lower in the glycemic index. Just goes back to staying away from the white foods, and eat the brown foods.

Shiratake noodles have become more popular as of late, as a substitute for the grain or egg noodle. These are white or clear noodles that contain little to no carbohydrates and calories. But will they quench that craving? I have tried the miracle noodles, available online. They are made out of Konjac root which is a natural fiber. They come delivered in small packages. To cook, you first must rinse the noodles, they have a fishy smell out of the package, so you must rinse thoroughly. The fishy smell does go away after rinsing. Then just heat and eat with whatever topping you choose.

The noodles are very filling, but basically have no taste. They will take on the taste of whatever you cook with them. The consistency is chewier than what you will be used to. If you simply must have pasta and don't want to add any carbohydrates to your diet, then give them a try. Other varieties of shiratake noodles are available at stores such as Whole Foods. I found these noodles work best in Asian style soups or stir fry dishes, rather than with a tomato sauce.

I would still recommend getting a good whole grain pasta, and use this once in a while, it will be much more satisfying.