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Awesome pasta substitute for those who can't have carbs!
I have no complaints about this product. I really could not have been happier! I have a lipid disorder that restricts me from eating carbs (esp. refined), & before my diagnosis, I was all but a carb addict. Giving up pasta was horrible/terrifying & I was desperate to find a replacement. In the grocery store, I had picked up some tofu shirataki & was pretty pleased, but was very curious to try these "guilt free" noodles. I am SO glad I decided to try them. While I absolutely LOVE this product, it is very, very important to note that it is NOT just like regular angel hair. The prep is very different as is the texture, but if you can't have pasta like me, this product gives you the sensation you're looking for while still following doctor's orders. The texture has a little more of a bite, almost like biting rubber or a very al dente noodle, but it's not strange if you're prepared for it to be different than traditional pasta. It's all in the prep. If you prepare the noodles as instructed on the package, they'll turn out just fine. The fluid the noodles are packed in DOES have a fishy odor. It's not fetid, just don't breathe out of your nose for a minute or directly sniff the product. I prep slightly differently than instructed on the package: Rinse for at least 1 minute in a colander. I then dehydrate mine slightly in a frying pan to release any of the fluid that may have been absorbed into the noodle. Then, I rehydrate the noodles (still in the frying pan) with culinary chicken stock or whatever pasta sauce I'm using. They're incredibly versatile, too. Like I said, I'll rehydrate them with chicken stock, which gives them a nice flavor & just add vegetables. I love it prepared as a traditional pasta dish, too. The noodles themselves are flavorless and will take on the flavor of whatever you cook them in. TRY THESE. You won't be disappointed as long as you understand that, they ARE NOT THE SAME AS REGULAR NOODLES. DO NOT BUY THEM IF YOU ARE EXPECTING TRADITIONAL ANGEL HAIR PASTA. THE PRODUCT IS DIFFERENT. But sometimes different is good, especially for someone like me! Definitely recommend for those with lipid disorders, gluten allergy/intolerance, diabetics, etc.
January 2014 · Grocery and Gourmet Food · verified purchase
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