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roseyonnex
08-05-2008, 01:27 PM
Hi All,

I see some recipes with kelp noodles. I assume these are not raw, but they are plant-based noodles. Does anyone know where I could buy these online. I don't have a natural foods store in my area....I live out in the middle of nowhere :-)

Also, are there any other plant-based noodles on the market?

Or maybe there is a way to make noodles in the dehydrator that are plant-based and for sure raw? Does anybody know?



Thanks!
Coconutcutie
08-05-2008, 01:49 PM
I used to buy the kelp noodles made by Sea Tangle Noodle company. You can find the at www.kelpnoodles.com. They claim to be raw and work nicely as a pasta substitute - very neutral taste too. Unfortunately, they don't really seem to digest for me and make my teeth feel strangely squeaky when I eat them so I have decided to cross them off my list for awhile....
Marin Mom
08-05-2008, 02:14 PM
I just finished a fabulous recipe for fettucini alfredo from Rawvolution (I cut back on the lemon). Zucchini works well using a spiral slicer to make angel hair pasta. The trick is to let it sit for at least 8-12 hours at room temperature so it dries out first. They should be peeled too.

I also have used the kelp noodles and the package does say raw.
roseyonnex
08-05-2008, 02:25 PM
Thanks! I did not know they were raw....so that's good news.

I do use zucchini, but wanted to try something different.
Rawmommie
08-06-2008, 05:07 AM
They are raw and they are noodle-like...BUT...they are crunchy. Just keep this in mind. Some people think, looking at them, that they are really soft like regular noodles. When you bite into them, the middle crunches! I prefer zucchini noodles b/c it's cheaper and easier, but they are great if you want something different. I used to put them in my salad too. :)
Anastazia
08-06-2008, 05:21 AM
Do they taste fishy, like kelp/seaweeds do to me? I can't stand fishiness, (never ate it in my life, long, gross story!) but know it's good for the thyroid...
~Anastazia~
Marin Mom
08-06-2008, 01:45 PM
To me they have no flavor at all. Just glassy like and crunchy. I enjoyed them with the "Cashew Chow Mein" recipe.
JennaBoBenna
08-06-2008, 01:59 PM
The texture is really weird! It's like spongy and crunchy--sort of like the texture of shrimp :o if that helps anyone...

the flavor is neutral, it's just the texture i can't stand :[
Rawmommie
08-07-2008, 07:19 AM
No fish flavor AT ALL. I actually thought they might taste like seaweed and was a little dissapointed! LOL. They are really flavorless.
garydeb44
08-07-2008, 08:12 AM
Hi, I see the kelp noodles say they are raw but what about the mixed seaweed ones. Are they raw also? I think I'll try them. Is there anywhere else I can try instead of buying 12 boxes?

Thanks

Debbie
Veganforlife
08-07-2008, 08:19 AM
Hi, I see the kelp noodles say they are raw but what about the mixed seaweed ones. Are they raw also? I think I'll try them. Is there anywhere else I can try instead of buying 12 boxes?

Thanks

Debbie

The mixed seaweed ones DO taste 'sea-like'. But I LOVE that taste. I thought I've heard that these sometimes are available at Whole Foods? Dunno. They are small bags. Really. I get two meals out of one bag.