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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
8 oz wide rice noodles
1 lb flank steak
2 cups water
2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 egg white
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 green onions
1/2 cup garlic chives
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 onion
1 tablespoon ChinEAT chili oil
2 tablespoons fermented black beans

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

Soak flat rice noodles in water for about one hour.

2

Cut flank steak into thin slices.

3

Marinate beef with water, Shaoxing rice wine, salt, sugar, white pepper, egg white, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil for 30 minutes to one hour.

4

Cut spring onions into pieces, separating the green leaves from the white parts, and slice the white parts thinly.

5

Cut garlic chives into long pieces and set aside.

6

Remove heads and tails from bean sprouts.

7

Slice onions and set aside.

8

Heat oil in a wok and deep fry the marinated beef for about 2 minutes, then remove and set aside.

9

Add more oil to the wok and roast sliced onions for 2-3 minutes until smoky.

10

Add soaked rice noodles to the wok and stir.

11

Add bean sprouts and the white parts of the spring onions, stirring gently.

12

Add the beef back into the wok and season with light and dark soy sauce.

13

Add garlic chives and sesame oil, then stir everything together.

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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