Low Carb Pad Thai

This delicious Low Carb Pad Thai is no imposter. It tastes just like Pad Thai should but without the carbs, and is as good as Pad Thai you would be served in a Thai restaurant. Mmmm..a big call I know, but trust me, make it and I assure you, it’s going to become a favorite of yours.

Authentic Flavors

I have tried to make my Low Carb Pad Thai sauce as authentic as possible and the secret ingredient that gives it that taste is Tamarind paste. Be warned that Tamarind paste does contain sugar but I just can’t make it without it, as it is a key ingredient that adds a sweet yet sour taste. I only use 1 teaspoon of paste and it has such a small amount of sugar in it that it really doesn’t concern me. It’s a bit like Worstershire Sauce, which also contains sugar. Sometimes you just need to add certain ingredients to a recipe. Please feel free to leave it out if you wish to but from a flavor perspective, I really think you should use it. Note that you can buy Tamarind Paste in supermarkets and Asian specialty stores.

Zoodles or Shirataki/Konjac Noodles

I actually did a comparison of this dish using only zucchini noodles and then only Konjac/Shirataki noodles and I thought one would come out in front as being the best ingredient to use to replace rice noodles. This wasn’t the case, and I found that the best results were when I used both ingredients together in the recipe.

Please feel free to make it using only zucchini noodles or Konjac/Shirataki noodles if you wish to, as it is still delicious either way. The Konjac noodles really do an amazing job replacing rice noodles as long as you don’t over cook them. They are very similar in texture and flavor to rice noodle variations, which is why they are ideal for this dish.

Zucchini Noodles/Zoodles

Zucchini noodles work really well as long as you don’t overcook them as well. When you saute them, try to keep it to a minimal. I like to just heat mine up and then take them out of the pan straight away so they retain some shape and form. I particularly love the nutritional advantage you get by using zucchini which is why I was really excited to discover that both ingredients work really well in this recipe.

Note that Konjac noodles can be bought from supermarkets and Asian specialty stores. I bought the ones used in this recipe from Aldi, so they aren’t difficult to source.

Please let me know what you think of this recipe if you make it. I’m really excited about it as it really is an authentic tasting version of Pad Thai. If you are looking for some more delicious dishes that use zoodles or Konjac noodles, have a look at these delicious recipes for Low Carb Asian Slaw with Konjac Noodles and this delicious Asian Beef Zoodle Salad. Make sure you also check out this fabulous Malaysian style recipe for Low Carb Char Kway Teow.

If you loved the flavors of this dish, make sure you check out the salad version of this recipe which is Pad Thai Zoodle Salad. The flavors in this recipe are quite similar to this recipe but it is a salad. Pad Thai Salad is also really quick to throw together and tastes wonderful as a more substantial dish.

Kxx

Low Carb Pad Thai

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Course: Lunch, Main Course, Spiralizer

Cuisine: Asian

Keywords: diabetic-recipe, gluten-free, Keto, lchf, low-carb, spiralized, zoodles

Servings: 4 serves

Ingredients

Pad Thai Sauce Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter or nut butter
• Juice of 1 lime- or to taste
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon Tamarind paste
• ½ teaspoon red chili minced - or to taste
• 3 teaspoons Lokanto Monkfruit Golden or alternative sweetener- optional and to taste

Pad Thai Ingredients

• 400 gms chicken thigh fillets
• 200 gms frozen or fresh shelled prawns
• 400 gms Konjac/Shirataki noodles
• 400 gms zucchini zoodles approx 3 medium cut into zoodles.
• 3 spring onions finely sliced
• 4 eggs beaten with salt and pepper
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil EVOO
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced

Garnish Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons peanuts chopped
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• red chili flakes dried to taste
• coriander chopped to taste
• 4 fresh lime wedges

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Method for Pad Thai Sauce

• Mix all ingredients together into a sauce and set aside.

Method for Pad Thai

• Cook Konjac/Shirataki noodles according to instructions. Drain and run cold water over them and set aside.
• Dice chicken into small cubes, season with salt and pepper and the minced garlic.
• Heat a wok or large frying pan to a medium high heat with a tablespoon of oil-EVOO. Add the chicken and saute until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside in a large bowl.
• Add more oil if needed to the pan and saute the prawns until they are just cooked and set aside with the chicken. If using firm tofu, dice it and pan fry it in EVOO at this stage and set aside.
• Add a splash of EVOO to the frying pan and pour the egg mix in. Allow to firm slightly in a thin omellete shape before moving around with a spatula very slightly, to break the egg up, creating chunks of cooked egg. Remove from pan and set aside in a small bowl on it's own. You can alternatively create a very thin egg crepe (Chinese Omelette) and slice into strips.
• Add a splash of EVOO to the frying pan, turn up the heat and pan fry the zucchini noodles for approximately 1-2 minutes. Don’t overcook (slightly under cooked is best.) Remove from pan and set aside in the bowl with the other cooked ingredients.
• Add another splash of EVOO to the pan and add the Konjac noodles, sautéing on a medium heat only until heated through.
• Add the sauce and chopped spring onions and the Konjac noodles to the large bowl of cooked ingredients (chicken, prawns, zoodles,etc) that have been set aside and mix through gently till combined. 
• Return all ingredients to the hot pan cook on a medium heat, only until the dish has been heated through. Remove from the heat and gently fold through the egg.

To Serve

• Distribute evenly amongst 4 bowls. Top each serving with ¼ cup of bean sprouts and 1 tablespoon of chopped peanuts and sprinkle with chopped coriander. Place a wedge of lime at the side of the bowl. Individuals can season with chopped dried red chili to taste.

Recipe Notes

You can adjust the percentage of zucchini zoodles to konjac noodles to taste but the total amount should equal approximately 800 gms/28 oz.

Pescatarian option-add 300 gms/10 oz firm tofu pan fried in place of chicken and increase prawns to 400 gms/14 oz.

Vegan/Vegetarian option-add 300 gms/10 oz firm tofu pan fried in place of chicken and prawns.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1serve | Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.5g | Protein: 47.7g | Fiber: 5.3g

Note that we calculate our own nutritional values so they may not be precise. Calculate your own if desired. Carb values exclude sugar alcohols such as Erythritol, as they generally have no impact on blood sugar levels. 50% of the carbs from Xylitol is added to nutritional values. This is consistent with industry practice.

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