Easy Ginger Peanut Sauce for Noodles

My ginger peanut sauce is easy, delicious, and made using fresh grated ginger.
There is nothing like the addition of fresh ginger to make a recipe really zing.
Pour this simple sauce over gluten free pasta, zoodles, or use it as a dip for tofu.

If you've never purchased a piece of fresh ginger, it  may look strange and intimidating .. Many people shy away from using fresh ginger because they don't know how to peel it. Actually, it's very easy to peel.

How to Peel Fresh Ginger in Minutes

Just take the back of a spoon ( not a knife, not a fork)  and lightly scrape the ginger.. The skin will come off easily and the ginger will ready to use. Once peeled , it grates easily for any recipe.

Don't worry if you have a piece of ginger left over. You can freeze fresh ginger for future use.

Here To Freeze Fresh Ginger For Future Use
If you don't use all of your ginger right away, place the peeled piece of leftover ginger in a ziplock baggie and freeze it. It will stay fresh for about 6 weeks (or more)  and will be available for your next recipe. Also, once the ginger is frozen it is easier to cut.

Fresh ginger is a powerful antioxidant and very good for digestion.
Try this nutritious gluten free peanut sauce over GF noodles. YUM!

I also use this sauce for my spring roll recipe-


Judee Algazi
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Serves:

Gluten Free Ginger Peanut Sauce :

1/2 cup of  natural peanut butter, softened.

3 tbsp water

2 tbsp organic gluten free Tamari or GF soy sauce ( or Bragg's amino acids available in health food stores)

Juice from 2 fresh limes

Small piece of fresh ginger, grated ( about 1-2 tsp)

1 clove garlic, pressed

red pepper flakes optional

salt to taste

Combine all ingredients, place in blender and process until smooth. Warm the sauce in a saucepan and use to pour over cooked pasta or zoodles, or vegetables. Feel good serving this excellent sauce because the ginger, limes, and garlic are all powerful antioxidants!

Pasta with No Calories and no Carbs! No Kidding!

Do you love pasta but don't want the carbs or calories?
This gluten free pasta is too good to be true!
Get ready for this one.. It has no calories, no carbohydrates is made from the root of a vegetable.
I found it online and it has to be ordered, but it is worth it.


Whether you are following Atkins, Suzanne Somer's diet, or Weight Watchers this is the perfect diet food, and it is gluten free!!
It is a type of Sharataki noodle that has been consumed in Asia for years and years. This product is now made in the USA and it is filling!!

Here is the nutritional information on the packaging:

Ingredients: Water, glucomannan (soluble fiber), calcium additive.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings Per Container: 2.3
Amount Per Serving
Calories 0 Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g 0%
Protein 0g 0%
Protein <1g 0%
Sugar 0g 0%
Carbohydrate <1g - only fiber
Zero Net Carbs, Zero Calories, Zero Glycemic Index


No soy, gluten, or wheat!

But is the Noodle Healthy??
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The company address this question:

" Why Is This Noodle So Healthy?" According to the Noodle company,

"The answer to this questions lies in understanding the role of fiber in our diets. Our noodle is made mainly of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber acts to slow digestion. By doing this, it allows for the slower absorption of glucose and is the reason behind its beneficial effects in diabetes.

The soluble fiber found in the Miracle Noodle slows digestion and prolongs the sensation of fullness and is an essential part of any weight loss program. You also absorb more nutrients in the foods you eat with The Miracle Noodle due to the slowing of digestion. "
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I have been really enjoying these noodles once or twice a week.
Want my favorite recipe for this noodle? If you write to Judee at
vegyid2@yahoo.com , I will send you my favortie sharataki noodle recipe!!

When using the noodles: My suggestion:

Make sure you rinse the noodle very well. The water in the packaging can have a slight odor that washes off. Then boil them for just one minute . Add them to a stir fry, add sauce etc.

Disclaimer: I have no association with the company and do not get any kickback for the product. I am simply reviewing and sharing my experience with gluten free products.

               The Noodle is called Miracle Noodle. It can be ordered on http://www.miraclenoodle.com/

Chain Restaurants with Gluten Free Menus

Restaurants are beginning to add gluten free choices to their menus.I've noticed at least three local Italian restaurants in my neighborhood have added gluten free pasta or pizza as a choice. In addition, some restaurant chains have gluten free menus! Although this is very exciting, you need to be vigilant that your waiter understands what you are ordering or mistakes can be made. Keeping that caution in mind, enjoy the following list.


 Uno Chicago Grill has a gluten free menu that includes pizza!! You can use this link to check out their entire gluten free menu http://www.unos.com/kiosk/nutritionUnos.html

Outback Steakhouse also has gluten free selections

PF Chang Chinese restaurant has a very extensive gluten free menu which you can view online at http://www.pfchangs.com/menu/

Bertuccis has a full gluten free menu as well which can be viewed online at http://gfrestaurants.com/bertuccis-gluten-free-menu

Jules Pizza has a line of gluten free pizza

Legal Sea Foods
This chain is located in many states. They are extremely careful about their gluten free menu and use gluten free breadcrumbs or chickpea flour in their gluten free dishes. Each state seems to have their own menu, so you have to look on line to find out. The following link will take you to a directory of their restaurants.
http://www.legalseafoods.com/Restaurants

Olive Garden:
Ask to see their gluten free menu. It is limited, but they do offer gluten free pasta.
For a list of additional restaurants with gluten free menus go to :
Gluten Free Awareness program at http://www.glutenfreerestaurants.org

Disclaimer: We do not benefit from and are not endorsing any of the restaurants listed in this blog. The information is strictly for educational purposes. Always consult your doctor before making any changes in your diet and eat at these restaurants at your own risk.

Great Gluten Free Restaurant in NYC

Do you love to eat out, but often find your gluten free choices very limited ? Or does the waiter say they made the meal gluten free but after the meal, your stomach tells you differently?

I like to find restaurants that really understand gluten free cooking and offer a wide variety of choices. Last weekend I found a winner .

I went to see a Broadway show in NYC Friday night with family and good friends and made reservations at a delightful Italian restaurant that boasted a gluten free menu. The ambiance of the restaurant was typically New York City, small and crowded, but the service and food were excellent. We asked about their gluten free choices, and they brought us out a special full menu that included, pizza, pasta, bread, appetizers, soup, salads, meat, fish and chicken entrees, beer, wines, desserts etc. I was pleasantly surprised from the get go. Two of us were gluten free, and we really enjoyed our complimentary gluten free bread basket and dip, the chick pea crust pizza appetizer ( we ordered artichoke topping- very tasty) tomato cream soup, and our entrees. My friend chose a seasoned grilled salmon with asparagus and eggplant puree side; I chose a gluten free pasta dish that was excellent. Our other guests, all of whom were not gluten free, ordered off the regular menu. They enjoyed pastas, chicken entrees, and fish entrees that they said were outstanding. We ended the dinner with one of their specialties, a freshly brewed (at the table) pot of Ethiopian coffee (came in decaf as well). We were too full for dessert, but both the gluten free and regular desserts looked good.

If you are in NYC and looking for a good gluten free restaurant, I recommend Nizza Restaruant on 9th Street between 44th and 45th. In addition to the food, the service was excellent. The service was fast but they didn't rush us. The seven of us were able to enjoy appetizers to coffee in about an hour. In addition, they had both inside and outside seating and the prices were moderate.

Disclaimer: I do not recieve any benefits from Nizza . The information in this blog is for educational purposes only and is based on my personal experience and is meant to be a review.


If you know of any good gluten free restaurants, please share.