How to Make Beef Chow Fun | Wok Stir Fry | Chinese Cuisine

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.

Soak bean sprouts in cold water for 15 minutes and then dry them.

Slice 6 ounces of beef Chuck short rib into quarter-inch slices against the grain.

Marinate beef with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of water, 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda, white pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of shouting rice wine, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Mix well and let sit.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of shouting rice wine, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and white pepper. Set aside.

Cut yellow chives and green onions into 2-inch pieces, and chop half of a small onion.

Smash and mince 2 cloves of garlic and 1/2 inch of ginger after peeling it.

Separate 12 ounces of wide rice noodles by hand to prevent sticking. If using dried noodles, heat them in the microwave until soft.

Heat oil in a wok and add the marinated beef, spreading it out to sear for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until browned. Remove beef from the wok when 80% done.

Add the noodles to the wok and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, allowing them to crisp slightly.

Add the chopped onion and aromatics (garlic and ginger) to the wok, cooking until browned for about 30 seconds.

Return the beef to the wok along with the yellow chives and stir-fry for another 30 seconds, adding a little sesame oil if desired.

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