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Sar Cha beef chow fun 沙茶牛肉炒粉

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Sar Cha Beef Chow Fun

Cultural Context

Originating from the bustling streets of Canton, Sar Cha Beef Chow Fun is a beloved dish featuring wide rice noodles stir-fried with tender beef and vibrant vegetables. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of Cantonese cuisine, where simple ingredients are transformed into a flavorful meal. Today, it is enjoyed in Chinese restaurants around the world, often customized with various proteins and vegetables to suit local tastes.

CantoneseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
4 green onions, chopped
1 medium white onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup broccoli florets
8 oz wide rice noodles
3 tablespoons soy sauce

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 affordable.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken reduces fat content, while pork is often less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar sweet flavor, while soy sauce is more budget-friendly.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually cheaper.

1

Marinate beef with salt, sugar, oil, and potato starch.

2

Preboil broccoli and set aside.

3

Heat wok and add marinated beef.

4

Add onions to the wok and stir-fry with beef.

5

Add preboiled broccoli and bean sprouts to the mixture.

6

Add wide rice noodles and a little soy sauce to the wok.

7

Cook everything together until done.

Cooking Techniques

soakingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

wokspatulastrainerknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soyshellfish

Also Known As

Beef Chow FunStir-Fried Beef Rice Noodles

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