Thai‑Fusion Pad Thai with Egg‑Noodle Substitute
Egg‑based low‑carb noodles tossed with tofu, lime‑ginger sauce, and a dash of fish sauce for authentic Thai flavor.

Total
40 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 6 large Eggs
- 200 g Firm tofu
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Fish sauce
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp Cilantro leaves(optional)
- ½ tsp Red chili flakes(optional)
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Using a food processor or grater, pulse the zucchini into fine strands to mimic noodles; set aside.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, then heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium heat and scramble the eggs until just set; remove and slice into thin ribbons.
- 3
Pat the tofu dry, cut into 1‑inch cubes, and toss with a little salt. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and fry the tofu until golden brown, about 4‑5 minutes; set aside.
- 4
Combine fish sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red chili flakes (if using) in a small bowl to create the sauce.
- 5
Return the skillet to medium heat, add the zucchini noodles and stir‑fry for 2‑3 minutes until just tender.
- 6
Add the scrambled egg ribbons, fried tofu, and sauce to the pan; toss everything together for another 2 minutes to coat and heat through.
- 7
Finish with sliced green onions and optional cilantro; serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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