NOoodle No Carb Pasta, Zero Calories, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, Best Tasting Shirataki Noodles (Pastina 12 Pack)

Yes, there is a slight fishy odor when you first open the package. Don't get a good whiff of it and it's not that bad. The Miracle Noodles (spinach version) was so horrible that it stunk up the house for days so these No Ooodles are nothing in comparison...trust me.Here's what you do:Get a good strainer ready. Open the package, dump in the contents, and give the noodles a good long rinse.I use only lukewarm water at most simply so I don't alter the noodles any before cooking them.However, you want to get your hands in there. I cannot stand the stringy consistency (Miracle Noodles are by far worse) and discovered that by really washing the No Ooodles you can make them very similar to soba noodles in that they don't stretch as much.When the noodles stop clumping together and doing that whole gross, stringy slip and pull thing they do (if you've worked with these noodles I think you'll know what I mean) then you're done. They should feel like limp, wet normal noodles now. Basically you've now washed all the "starch" from them. It's not starch, it's whatever it is that makes them clump and turn icky IMO.My favorite way to prepare these is turning them into ramen. Just be sure to cook them in the same broth or liquid that you cook your veggies and meat in. The more flavor, the better. I add sweet peppers, garlic, green onion, shallots, sometimes tomato, all sorts of spices, sometimes hot sauce, chili sauce, etc. They're really good and filling. You don't have a carb craving with these guys at all. And for me, it satisfys that urge to go bonkers with pasta. You know, you can have the entire bag and not feel bad about it. :)You can also "fry" them. Basically same as before but with much less liquid. The result is not crispy, but it does taste very good.

They should not be marketing this like a pasta that you put Fettuccini or Tomato sauce on.... this noodle is like eating raw seaweed. It felt like I was eating brains or something. The consistency was ALL OFF. Noticeable from the first chew. DO NOT buy this if you think this is like normal pasta. I'm not sure what this is, but you will need to get used to it. I could not. Threw it all away and took the loss.

Great noodles! I was kind of skiddish to order these in quantity but I can't figure out where I can get them locally. I read tons of negative reviews about the texture, the smell, and the taste, but I decided to try them anyways.Smell: is fishy, but if you check the label no aquatic animals were harmed in the production of these indigestible noodles. I rinsed them under cold water for a minute and the smell completely vanished....so I'm not quite sure what smell people are complaining about. If you are weird about smells I suggest NOT taking a whiff, then gagging and consequently dragging in a deeper whiff, because then the smells going to get stuck in your nose and even after they've been rinsed you'll still smell it, even though they don't.Texture: I dry fry all noodles before adding them into any stirfrys or sauces or soups, so that is what this is based on. When they are straight off the stove, they have a very....let's say overly gelatinous texture, they "break" apart between your teeth instead of "mashing" apart like with wheat noodles-that definitely threw me off. However, the second they cool, they are soft, malleable, and slightly chewier than wheat noodles and that crunchy rubber band texture is gone. My best comparison is to mung bean noodles (clear, really thin, also gluten free, popular in asian soups) except just thicker.Taste: They don't seem to overcook considering they're "ready to eat" so I let them chill out with the sauce and veggies for a bit and they do taste like anything you saute them with-so WATCH your salt content!I was so surprised considering the initial smell, the initial gelatinous rubber bands in my teeth, but they are really great. Ordering again soon.

The flavor isn’t awesome, but the zero calories is. I would t eat them as just noodles but add a spiced up sauce and some chicken, delicious!!! The portions are generous and super easy to heat up. Great for a quick meal for those on the go.

They are a little smelly when preparing but that does not come through in the taste. I usually top mine with chicken in tika masala sauce. No stomach problems afterwards. Not inexpensive but a decent sub for pasta. I would not keep leftovers - they seem to get rubbery.

Let me start by saying that these are not for everyone. If you're a very picky eater and are expecting these to taste exactly like regular spaghetti move on, they don't, but seriously, if a product that tasted exactly like spaghetti had no calories do you really think anyone would ever eat spaghetti again? No, of course not.That being said these have been a total game changer for me and I honestly think they're the greatest invention since sliced bread. I'm a pasta-holic. The hardest part of dieting for me has always been giving up my pasta, but since I found these this is no longer a problem. I can get my pasta fix anytime I want with no guilt. I love having these with chicken stir fry, or with chili, or sometimes just with some stewed tomatoes, garlic and Parmesan cheese. The possibilities are endless. These noodles are THE BOMB and they fill me up and make me feel like I'm pigging out, even though they have almost no calories.A few things to keep in mind. There aren't really good cooking directions on the package so here is how you do it. When you cut open the package you're going to instantly regret your purchase; they smell REALLY bad. You need to pour them into a strainer, rinse them thoroughly then pour them into a bowl of cool water for at least an hour. When you're ready to cook them (in salted water or chicken or vegetable stock) drain thoroughly again, bring back to a boil and cook for a minute or two. Drain and then throw them into a frying pan to cook off any remaining liquid.I love, love, love, these noodles. Hope unless you're a cranky picky eater you will too.