😊 Dad's ADDICTIVE Beef Chow Fun (乾炒牛河)!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin offers a similar sweetness, while soy sauce is more affordable.

wide rice noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles lower carbs, while spaghetti is a budget-friendly substitute.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more economical.

Cut the flank steak into thin strips, not too thick or too thin, about 10 oz.

Rinse the beef with water to remove myoglobin for better cooking.

Chop half an onion and some green onions, keeping the onion quantity low to avoid excess water.

Prepare the marinade: mix 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp cooking wine, and 1 tsp sugar.

Massage the marinade into the beef and let it sit to absorb the flavors.

Loosen fresh rice noodles and prepare them for stir-frying, ensuring they are not stuck together.

Heat the wok on high heat for about 1.5 minutes until it starts to smoke, then add 3 tbsp vegetable oil.

Add the marinated beef to the wok and cook for 40-60 seconds until mostly brown, then remove it from the wok.

Wipe down the wok and add a little more oil, then add the chopped onions and white parts of the green onions, cooking for 20-30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the loosened rice noodles to the wok and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until golden brown, taking care not to over-stir to prevent breaking.

Add the prepared sauce to the noodles and cook for another minute until well mixed.

Add the green onions and bean sprouts, cooking for 30-45 seconds before returning the beef to the wok.

Finish cooking everything together for another minute, then add 1 tsp sesame oil to finish.

Cooking Techniques

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