I realize that I've posted before about the joys of konnyaku, that fascinating traditional Japanese gelatin with almost no calories and lots of cooking uses. Well, I've discovered some new-to-me forms of konnyaku that I'm really enjoying, and so I want to share the joy.
This pre-packaged little lunch kit is labeled as "konnyaku noodles," rather than shirataki, the word I've learned to associate with noodles cut from konnyaku gelatin. And in fact, whereas shirataki tend to be thin like spaghetti, these are rather broader like fettucini. 
The kit also comes with little packets of hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds, and even a wee plastic fork so you can assemble and eat your little noodle lunch while on the go.
A lot of people find konnyaku's natural odor and flavor out of the package a tad off-putting, but I don't mind them, especially after I give the noodles a nice rinse in hot tap water. I then assemble my little kit, and voila: almost-calorie-free snack! (I give it a stir to get the condiments thoroughly distributed throughout the noodles before chowing down).
Alas, I am unable to find an online source for the noodle packet above. I bought it at 99 Ranch Market, an Asian grocery store chain with branches in Southern California. I'm willing to bet that noodle packets like this could be found in many other Asian groceries as well--it looks like a product packaged for wide distribution.
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