Spicy Shirataki Noodles

4 Tbs tamari
2 1/2 Tbs lime juice
1 Tbs light brown sugar
2 tsp sriracha sauce
1 Tbs grapeseed oil
2 Tbs chopped jalapeno chile
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 8oz pkg shirataki noodles, prepared according to package directions
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

1) Whisk together tamari, lime juice, brown sugar and sriracha in bowl.  Set aside.
2) Heat oil in wok over medium-high heat.  Add jalapeno and garlic, and cook 1 minute.  Add onion and bell peppers, and stir-fry 5 minutes.  Add tamari mixture and shirataki, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, then toss with basil.  

Review:  I'd heard such great things about shirataki noodles and thought they'd be a great addition to our low-carb diet.  Except they're not available locally.  Finally, amazon.com carried them, but it was 5 bags for $18.61.  I figured that was about the price of Dreamfield's pasta and bought some.  Well, unfortunately the bags are really small.  Two bags were used for this dish and it only made enough food for tonight's dinner (but we have leftovers from other nights).  Here's the scoop on why these noodles have gotten a lot of press lately:

* made of naturally water soluble fiber with no fat, sugar, or starch
* contain zero net carbohydrates and zero calories, no gluten -made of a healthy natural fiber called Glucomannan (which is a soluble fiber that acts to slow digestion, which allows for the slower absorption of glucose)
* wheat & gluten free, and kosher
* easily absorbs the flavors of any soup, dish, or sauce
* are instant and come in a variety of styles
* have shown beneficial effects backed by medical studies for Type II Diabetes, Constipation, Obesity, and Cholesterol!

Unfortunately, Mike read the nutrition facts and found there were no nutrients in our noodles.  Apparently they only add fiber to your diet.  It did absorb the flavor, but these were realllllllly chewy.  I didn't think they were atrocious, but Mike was very displeased.  I didn't think he was going to finish his bowl!  The sauce was yummy and we're glad we finally found sriracha sauce at the grocery store.  But, this dish made very little food and I had to have two toaster pastries to feel full after dinner.  I'll probably use these noodles while Mike is out of town on interviews, but won't be buying more.