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Beef Chow Fun

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Beef Chow Fun is a Cantonese stir-fried noodle dish featuring tender beef, wide rice noodles, bean sprouts, and scallions tossed in a savory sauce. It’s known for its bold umami flavor and signature smoky aroma from high-heat wok cooking, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinating)
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 10 oz wide rice noodles (hor fun or chow fun noodles), fresh or soaked if dried
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 green onions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
  • 2–3 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or peanut oil)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
  2. If using dried noodles, soak them according to the package instructions. Separate fresh noodles gently if needed.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the sauce: soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper.
  4. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1–2 tablespoons of oil and sear the marinated beef in a single layer for 1–2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add the noodles and gently toss to separate and coat in the aromatics.
  7. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss the noodles until evenly coated and slightly caramelized.
  8. Return the beef to the pan, then add bean sprouts and green onions. Stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through and slightly charred.
  9. Serve hot immediately.

Notes

Add bell peppers, snow peas, or bok choy for extra veggies.For heat, include chili oil or fresh sliced chili peppers.Substitute beef with chicken or firm tofu for varety.Use gluten-free soy and oyster sauce for a gluten-free version.Best enjoyed fresh; reheating may soften noodles too much.

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