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Made this up today from stuff I had on hand. The combination occurred to me, and it just sounded good. It was! I had this cooked and eaten before the timer beeped for 15 minutes.
Creamy Chicken-and-Noodles In A Bowl
1 package tofu shirataki (I used fettucini)
1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper
5 kalamata olives
1 scallion, sliced, including the crisp part of the green shoot
1 tablespoon minced parsley
3 tablespoons chive and onion whipped cream cheese
3 ounces precooked chicken breast strips (mine had Southwestern seasoning)
salt and pepper to taste
Snip open the packet of shirataki, drain and rinse them, and throw them in a microwaveable bowl. Nuke 'em on high for 90 seconds.
While that's happening, drain and dice your roasted red pepper.
When the microwave beeps, drain the shirataki again. Put it back in for another 90 seconds.
Pit your kalamatas -- just squish 'em with your thumb and pick the pits out -- then chop 'em up. Slice your scallion and chop your parsley, too.
Drain your noodles one last time. Now add the cream cheese and chicken breast strips, and nuke it for just 30 more seconds.
When it comes out, throw in the peppers, olives, scallions, and parsley. Stir it up till the cheese melts, salt and pepper to taste, and devour!
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1 serving with: 285 Calories; 22g Fat ; 16g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber, 4 g usable carb
Shirataki
I have been cooking with shirataki since it came to the U.S. I have tried boiling it, steaming it, draining it, drying it with paper towels, etc. but it was still wet and slimy. Your suggestion to nuke it and drain it two times has made it seem like I was using real noodles. I cannot believe the difference in texture! I made a noodle pudding and this is the first time there was not water sitting in the bottom of the dish. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
YAY!
YAY! Glad I helped. I live but to serve.
Love tofu shirataki!!
I started using tofu shirataki a few months ago and would love to see more recipes!!
Olives
I really have to be in the mood for olives, but this recipe sounds like it would be great with some chopped walnuts sprinkled on top instead. Yumm!
tofu shirataki
I'm new to your blog. can you tell me the brand of tofu shirataki you recommend?
thanks