The noodles were a complete success for me. After pouring off the clear water I used about 1.5 cups of the remaining starchy water mixture. (There was just a little over 1.75 cups of starchy water mixture left after pouring off the "clearer" water.) And then added the additional water. I don't have a food scale atm so I had to consult Google for the equivalency. I hope this helps.
