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So today we're trying a little experiment with shirataki noodles, also called Miracle
Noodles. Now, you may have heard about shirataki noodles because I certainly have. You know,
in the fitness industry shirataki noodles have really made a name for themselves, and
I've heard all sorts of things about these noodles. I mean, I've heard everything between,
"These things are unbelievable. They're the miracle food of the century," to, "Oh my gosh.
These things smell incredibly, horribly awful, and unless you want your husband to divorce
you, and your kids to disown you, do not open these in your house." So we're going to go
on a hunt for shirataki noodles, cook these puppies up, and see what we can do with these.
Let's head off to the store. So, I was going to head to the Whole Foods market, which just
opened up here in Boise, Idaho--first time we've had Whole Foods--but I just drove past
there and there were, like, four billion people in the parking lot, so we're not going to
do that. We're going to the Boise Co-op, which, as I understand, also has shirataki noodles
because they're pretty hard to find here in Boise. I understand that you can get shirataki
noodles also online. I think you can get them at Amazon.com, but I'd like to see them in
person here. I think they're in the refrigerated section, so let's go ahead and check this
out. Okay, let's check this out. We're here at the Boise Co-op. We're going to be looking
for our shirataki noodles, if we can find one here in the refrigerated section. Okay,
looks like we got all sorts of options here. Ooo, little pricey, folks. All right. Now,
we got to pick out which one we want. We'll do these and maybe a couple of others. Okay.
Well, we're going to try out a few of these I found--couple spiced ones. We'll see how
these work. So we're out of here. Have you ever had shirataki noodles?
I have not. They look--, they're pretty interesting I'd say. I work here so I shouldn't say anything
else. They're very popular, or popular enough to have a video made about them.
All right. So we're back to the studio now, and we have three types of shirataki noodles.
We have the Miracle Noodle, garlic and herb, angel hair plain, and this kind of squishy
liquid, and then some other brand--shirataki noodle plain stuff. $7.80. $7.80--most of
this is liquid. It says it's made from a plant called konnyaku imo. Okay, people, it's the
moment of truth.
Oh my gosh. Just think of the worst possible thing you've ever smelled in your life and
then triple that. You just might consider opening these outside your house, maybe leaving
them out there for quite awhile. I don't think you have to worry about any small animals
taking this because if they got within a five-foot radius, they wouldn't survive. Okay, they
weren't kidding.
Okay, now we're going to put this in the boiling water, and it looks a little like seaweed.
The moment of truth. Yeah, basically tastes like nothing.
Eh, not bad.
Have a little tiny piece.
No.
So it takes a little bit of getting used to, but it's actually not too bad. So what have
I learned from my shirataki noodle experience? One, unless I hit the lottery, I don't think
I'll be buying anymore of these any time soon. Two, unless I really want to play a practical
joke on my family, [buzzing noise] I'm not going to be cooking this in the house anymore.
And, three, chewing on a box of rubber bands is less expensive but just as satisfying.
But it's a great way to play a little prank on your family. Go ahead and cut these up
just before they get home. You'll be really popular. So there you have it--shirataki noodles.