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Old Wed, Aug-04-04, 11:22
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Just an update on these noodles. They come in a non refrigerated type as well for $1.78. Pasta it is not but if you are looking for a low carb filler with a unique texture this helps and makes for a great change.

The Konnyaku looks like the images below, except at this store they came in "tuber like" ribbons of about 20 strands already rolled. It picks up the flavor of whatever it is cooked in and has the texture of tender calamari. The bag below is listed at 4 ECC. The rolled ones that I got are about 1.2 ECC/bundle. One style actually claimed no calories and negative ECC ( 1 carb and 3 fiber/bag but that does not compute) but checking most sites shows them at about 3 ECC serving.
My wife who dislikes most true oriental foods from Chinatown, loved these and would like to try them in a sauce since they are similar to pasta but more rubbery.

Rinse, add to boiling water, Chicken broth, chucks of chicken, a few shots of Frank's Red Hot, some LC veggies, a few fried shallots and a touch of salt. A large noodle bowl (24 oz) comes to 7 or 8 ECC with a fair chunk of noodles.
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