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Beef Chow Fun

Cultural Context

Originating from Guangdong province, Beef Chow Fun is a beloved Cantonese dish that showcases the region's culinary emphasis on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Traditionally served in dim sum restaurants, it highlights the harmony of tender beef and chewy rice noodles, often enjoyed during family gatherings. Today, this dish has gained popularity worldwide, with variations appearing in many Asian restaurants, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb sirloin beef
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
4 green onions
1 cup bean sprouts
8 oz wide fresh noodles
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

wide rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in calories, while spaghetti is more accessible.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar flavor profile with less sodium.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

1

Slice sirloin beef into thin strips.

2

Marinate beef with a tiny amount of baking soda, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and about 1 teaspoon of cornstarch for 20 minutes.

3

Slice half an onion into long strips.

4

Prepare garlic, mash it, and set aside.

5

Chop green onion and set aside.

6

Prepare bean sprouts and wide fresh noodles, setting them aside in a bowl.

7

Heat vegetable oil in a wok until warm and distributed.

8

Add marinated beef to the wok and stir-fry until cooked.

9

Remove beef from the wok and set aside.

10

Add garlic and onion to the wok and stir-fry until fragrant.

11

Add wide fresh noodles to the wok and stir-fry for a short time.

12

Add about 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce to the noodles.

13

Return beef to the wok along with bean sprouts and green onions, stir-frying to combine.

14

Finish with a sprinkle of white pepper and a drizzle of sesame oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

soakingmarinatingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

wokspatulaknifecutting boardbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Beef Ho FunBeef Fried Rice Noodles

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