Beef Chow Fun (Beef Ho Fun)
Beef Chow Fun (Beef Ho Fun)
Ingredients
For the Noodle Sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Chow Fun
- 2 pounds fresh rice noodles
- 1 onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or sliced
- 3 scallions, chopped into 1-inch segments
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, for garnish, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for stir-frying
Instructions
- 1
Place the beef strips or chunks in a bowl. Add the seasoning (such as oyster sauce or soy sauce), 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix thoroughly until the beef is well coated. The baking soda helps to tenderize the meat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Stir well until all ingredients are combined and the sugar and cornstarch are dissolved. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Open the package of fresh rice noodles (2 pounds). Gently separate the noodles on a cutting board or in a large bowl to prevent them from clumping together during cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for approximately 1 minute until partially cooked and browned on the outside. Do not overcrowd the wok; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the sliced onions and minced or sliced garlic. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onions are slightly softened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the separated fresh rice noodles to the wok with the onions and garlic. Pour the prepared noodle sauce evenly over the noodles.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Return the cooked beef to the wok. Add the chopped scallions and bean sprouts.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Gently toss the noodles and other ingredients in the wok using tongs or spatulas until everything is well combined and heated through. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the sauce coats all the noodles and ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Serve the Beef Chow Fun immediately on a plate. Garnish with chili oil, as needed, and enjoy.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Beef Chow Fun (Beef Ho Fun)
For the Noodle Sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Chow Fun
- 2 pounds fresh rice noodles
- 1 onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or sliced
- 3 scallions, chopped into 1-inch segments
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, for garnish, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for stir-frying
Instructions
- 1
Place the beef strips or chunks in a bowl. Add the seasoning (such as oyster sauce or soy sauce), 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix thoroughly until the beef is well coated. The baking soda helps to tenderize the meat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Stir well until all ingredients are combined and the sugar and cornstarch are dissolved. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Open the package of fresh rice noodles (2 pounds). Gently separate the noodles on a cutting board or in a large bowl to prevent them from clumping together during cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for approximately 1 minute until partially cooked and browned on the outside. Do not overcrowd the wok; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the sliced onions and minced or sliced garlic. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onions are slightly softened.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the separated fresh rice noodles to the wok with the onions and garlic. Pour the prepared noodle sauce evenly over the noodles.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Return the cooked beef to the wok. Add the chopped scallions and bean sprouts.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Gently toss the noodles and other ingredients in the wok using tongs or spatulas until everything is well combined and heated through. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the sauce coats all the noodles and ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Serve the Beef Chow Fun immediately on a plate. Garnish with chili oil, as needed, and enjoy.
⏱️ 1 min