As a vegetarian, it has been hard trying to stay away from consuming a meal loaded only with carbohydrates, including pasta and vegan ice cream! Today, I was finally able to find some alternatives. I never thought I would see the day where Shirataki Noodles are made into a “pasta” form. I love having Shirataki Noodles in my mom’s soups, which are usually made in a crock pot. When Shirataki noodles have been soaked in soups, they absorb all flavors while still retaining the crunch.
If this is your first time trying Shirataki noodles, buy a small package. You can find them in your local Asian supermarket, usually in the refrigerated area. However, it may be more difficult to find them in pasta form, so contact your local grocery store before making the trip. I was unable to find them in Houston, so I purchased them online (http://www.miraclenoodle.com/default.aspx). Here is a picture, courtesy of asianfoodgrocer.com
As for my “sweet” find, the name of the product is called “Arctic Zero”. This is a product that contains 150 calories/pint and about 45 calories for every ½ a cup. The best part of all is zero calories from fat!! Talk about guilt free indulgence when my sweet tooth started to scream for attention. We LOVED the ice cream. Check out: http://www.myarcticzero.com/locations.php for locations. Remember, just because these products are low in calories does not mean you should over indulge. Portion control is still the key to maintaining a healthier lifestyle. --Maria
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