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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 beef
8 oz ho fun (wide, flat fresh rice noodles)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 green onions
2 cups bean sprouts
4 scallion greens

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

Heat a wok until hot.

2

Add the beef and stir-fry until browned.

3

Add onions, bean sprouts, and scallion greens, stir-frying until crisp.

4

Add ho fun noodles and soy sauce, tossing to combine.

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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