Tofu Noodle Pancake: Amazing protein source

tofu noodles and shrimp pancake

I was watching CTV news and the KFC’s double down is making the headlines! With a whopping 540 calories with 50 grams of protein, the double down is the ultimate protein charger for a muscle builder: especially post weight training workout.  The problem: chewing this monster down already take up  more than sodium intake in a day, not to mention the 30grams of fat love in there. Nevertheless, our curiosity made the impulsive decision to try the controversial sandwich when we were shopping at a local mall on the weekend. Good thing we shared the bite:  so we felt less guilty. Our verdict concluded Double Down as an amazing flavourful super meaty sandwich but note to you: may only be consumed with careful discretion. Now I  will be crazy to eat double down everyday, but there are those days when I crave for protein. Better figure out how to include variety of protein food source to balance out the diet.

 My husband just started doing his weight again this week, and he has been craving for protein too. So today, I made Tofu  noodle egg pancake, or similar to egg foo yong. I love the tofu noodles since it gives you good protein and deceiving you into thinking you are eating delicious noodles which is  not loaded with carbs.The recipe is fairly easy.

All you need:

4 eggs, cracked and beaten

3 spoon of all purpose flour

75 grams of shitake / enoki mushroom

Tofu noodles ( buy in Chinese grocery)

A small pack of peeled shrimp ( 340gr)

Salt, pepper ,oyster sauce

½ tbsp of garlic

2tbsp of olive oil

¼ cup of water

You can add chillies, sesame and scallions to add an extra oomph

How to:

In a pan, heat the oil and sautee the garlic, mushroom, shrimp and tofu noodles until the mixture gives out good aroma

In a bowl, put the flour, and mixed in the egg until the mixture is smooth, add a little water if mixture is too thick.

Pour in the egg flour mixture into the pan, and let it cook until the egg is set.

served with nori  and chilli on a bed of rice

Are you going to try A double down this week? Or maybe stay healthy with Tofu Noodle pancake instead!

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