Fluffy white rice with half the calories? Yes, you read that right. Against The Grain brings you must try Shirataki rice and noodles
The Ocampo family is known for their love of food, cooking and dining. Their latest venture, Against The Grain ventures into the world of Shirataki. Through this, they hope to help Filipinos eat full flavour, low-calorie meals.
Many of you may have heard of this sought after product, but if not, let me tell you a bit about it. Shirataki rice and noodles rose to fame for their ability to serve as an ultra-low-carb rice or noodle substitute, making its way to every health fanatic, and carb-conscious person's grocery lists.
Also known as the miracle noodle, Shirataki (which is made from Konjac root) is truly a health buff's dream come true. While it does have a bouncier texture which is not identical to that of our beloved carby favourites, it does the trick and is an excellent addition to your pantry when trying to shed off a few pounds. The noodles are more like glass noodles, think Japchae. They're transparent and have a tighter, bouncier texture. Pure Shirataki rice, on the other hand, does not mimic good old fluffy white rice as it sort of is like chopped up glass noodles in truth.
However… Against The Grain has found the perfect concoction. With a dash of rice flour, their Shirataki rice is so good that you won't even realise it is not pure white rice! While yes, its calories are higher than standard Shirataki rice, its flavour, and texture are as good as the real thing, and with 50 per cent fewer calories per cup at that!
Read on to learn from Emilio Ocampo, who is spearheading this new concept: