Beef Chow Fun (Beef Ho Fun)

AuthorSusan LeeCategory, , DifficultyIntermediate
Yields3 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time30 mins
For the Beef Marinade:
 1/2 lb (225g) flank steak, thinly sliced
 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 1 teaspoon cornstarch
 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Noodles:
 14 oz (400g) fresh wide rice noodles (ho fun)
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
 1 cup bean sprouts
 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color)
 1 teaspoon sugar
 Salt and pepper to taste
1

Marinate the Beef:

Mix the beef slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2

Prepare the Noodles:

If the rice noodles are refrigerated or stiff, soften them according to package instructions, usually by warming them in the microwave or blanching them quickly in boiling water. Be careful not to overcook.

3

Stir-Fry the Beef:

Heat half of the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry until just cooked through. Remove the beef and set aside.

4

Cook the Vegetables:

Add the remaining oil to the wok. Sauté the garlic and onions until fragran

5

Combine Ingredients:

Add the noodles to the wok along with soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Stir-fry, ensuring the noodles are coated with the sauce and have taken on some color.

6

Finalize the Dish:

Return the beef to the wok, add the bean sprouts and green onions, and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

7

Serve:

Serve hot, allowing the flavors of the sauce to permeate the noodles and beef.

Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade:
 1/2 lb (225g) flank steak, thinly sliced
 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 1 teaspoon cornstarch
 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Noodles:
 14 oz (400g) fresh wide rice noodles (ho fun)
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
 1 cup bean sprouts
 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color)
 1 teaspoon sugar
 Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Marinate the Beef:

Mix the beef slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2

Prepare the Noodles:

If the rice noodles are refrigerated or stiff, soften them according to package instructions, usually by warming them in the microwave or blanching them quickly in boiling water. Be careful not to overcook.

3

Stir-Fry the Beef:

Heat half of the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry until just cooked through. Remove the beef and set aside.

4

Cook the Vegetables:

Add the remaining oil to the wok. Sauté the garlic and onions until fragran

5

Combine Ingredients:

Add the noodles to the wok along with soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Stir-fry, ensuring the noodles are coated with the sauce and have taken on some color.

6

Finalize the Dish:

Return the beef to the wok, add the bean sprouts and green onions, and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

7

Serve:

Serve hot, allowing the flavors of the sauce to permeate the noodles and beef.

Notes

Beef Chow Fun (Beef Ho Fun)
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