Konnyaku Yam cake

[Alien Monkey]

I am getting ready to start Atkins again for the umpteenth time this weekend and I was wondering if Konnyaku/Shirataki which are japanese yam cakes ok to eat during induction?

Thanks Lica

[Elizellen]

Re: Konnyaku Yam cake

I think most people accept that it is OK for induction, though I didnt discover them till I had got into OWL. I think of it as a non-starchy vegetable.

[scaleskl]

Re: Konnyaku Yam cake

What is this Yam cake? Can you post a picture. Thank you!

[Chicklady]

Re: Konnyaku Yam cake

Yes, please post a pic or send a link. Never heard of a yam cake.

[sadie147]

Re: Konnyaku Yam cake

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yam_cake there is a picture in this link


Likes like it's used in dishes similar to tofu?

[Elizellen]

Re: Konnyaku Yam cake

here is a link to the mailorder company I have bought it from in UK
they sell both the block konnyaku and the noodles called shiratake
http://www.mountfuji.co.uk/acatalog/..._Foods_28.html

Also a link to a website with loads of info about the konnjak aka glucomann noodles
http://www.shiratakinoodles.net/

In USA you can buy a version that is half konjak/half tofu which is supposed to be more like pasta in mouthfeel - the shiratake are a bit rubbery.
http://www.miraclenoodle.com/shirataki.html

[scaleskl]

Re: Konnyaku Yam cake

Thank you for the info especially the US info!

[Alien Monkey]

Re: Konnyaku Yam cake

Im such an idiot. I forgot I posted this question and once my induction started I had not come over to see if anyone replied. Below is another site on konnyaku.

It may take a little getting used to the texture. The taste is pretty bland just like tofu. It will take on the flavor of whatever spice you cook with. In Japan right now they have konnyaku ramen. I have a few that my mom sent me and they taste good. I have to find out what the carb and sugar content is and whether I can have some after induction.

http://www.shakespeare-w.com/english...ku/whatis.html