Kon'nyaku

Do they sell kon'nyaku (also written konnyaku or konjac) in the U.S.? It is
a very common food here in Japan, and has almost no calories or carbs. You
can read more about it at:

http://www.konnyaku.com/e_data/index.html

At the supermarket you can get dozens of different varieties, shapes, colors
and some with subtle seasonings. It is basically tasteless, but filling.
Some people think it somewhat takes on the taste of whatever it is cooked
with.

If you are low-carbing and/or low-calorie dieting you can imagine it is
somewhat like eating pasta, or even potatoes, when you mix it in with other
stuff. It even comes in pasta-like cuts (shirataki).

I've never tried the powdered version before, but if I do I'll report back.

doug

Do they sell kon'nyaku (also written konnyaku or konjac) in the U.S.?
BRBR

You might find it at a Japanese grocery, but you ain't gonna find it at
Shopright.

Doug Lerner wrote in message ...

Shirataki is sold in the states, lots of folks use it. dunno about
the availability of other varities though.

At the supermarket you can get dozens of different varieties, shapes, colors
and some with subtle seasonings

Yes, I found a motherlode of these forms at a local Asian grocery. Shaped like
shrimp, crab legs, scallops etc. - be warned the shape has nothing to do with
the flavor (there *is* none!)

They are a nice filler addition for soups and stir-fries, but expensive for
that use.

In article , jpatti
wrote:

Doug Lerner wrote in message
...

Shirataki is sold in the states, lots of folks use it. dunno about
the availability of other varities though.


TOFU Shiritaki noodles are excellent.
Like cooked ramen noodles.

I buy them 10 packs at a time at a local chinese grocery.
$1.25 each.