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SHIRATAKI
NOODLES (Yam
Noodles) More
about Japanese Shirataki noodles...
Shirataki noodles are thin, translucent, gelatinous traditional Japanese noodles
made from the starch from the roots of the Konjac plant which grows in subtropical
and tropical parts of eastern Asia; a yamlike tuber known as "Devil's
Tongue".
The word shirataki means "white waterfall," alluding to the appearance
of these noodles.
Also known as konnyaku and elephant yam (not related to any other species
of yam), shirataki noodles have very low caloric or digestible content, mostly
consisting of a water-soluble dietary fiber called glucomannan.
They largely lack flavor by themselves, but absorb the dominant flavors of
the soup or dish to which they're added, so they can be easily combined with
other ingredients such as tofu, garlic, vegetables, Sukiyaki Sauce or simply
soy sauce.
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Shirataki
Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukiyaki
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/products/p/shiratakinoodle.htm
