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Beef Chow Fun (Fried Ho Fun Noodles)

2/16/18

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You’ll love this easy Beef Chow Fun recipe!  Cantonese stir fried ho fun rice noodles with tender beef, bean sprouts, green onions coated in a simple but flavorful savory sauce.

Beef Chow Fun noodles in a dark blue bowl with wooden chopsticks.

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It’s the first day of Chinese New Year so I’m sharing another yummy noodle dish. Beef Chow Fun (干炒牛河 – Gon Chau Ngo Ho) were my absolute favorite Cantonese dish when I was growing up.

They are pan fried flat rice noodles made with stir-fried beef, ho fun (wide rice noodles also known as 河粉” HeFun, Hor Fun or He Fen)

You can usually find this simple but flavorful dish at dim sum restaurants in North America and breakfast or congee places in Hong Kong. It makes a yummy snack and comes together quickly any time you’re craving noodles.

Delicious Fried Ho Fun Noodles in a blue dish with a wooden spoon.

HOW TO MAKE AUTHENTIC BEEF CHOW FUN

  1. In Guangdong China, authentic Beef Chow Fun calls for fresh ho fun noodles which you can easily purchase at the market.

    You can usually find fresh noodles at an Asian market in North America but if not, you can also use dried flat rice noodles.  Just pre-soak the dried ones according to the instructions. For both fresh and dry, be sure to separate them before frying.

  2. Slice your beef into thin strips across the grain. Freezing for 20 minutes helps. Tenderize the beef with some corn starch or arrow root starch. This also seals in extra flavor and adds a crispy layer.
  3. This noodle dish comes together quickly once you are ready to pan fry. Have all your sauces and ingredients ready to go.
  4. Use chopsticks or tongs to stir the noodles – this prevents the noodles from sticking and breaking apart.

Authentic Fried Ho Fun Noodles with cabbage and green onions with red chopsticks.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE BEEF CHOW FUN

  • fresh or dried rice noodles
  • flank or sirloin steak
  • dark soy sauce
  • regular (light colored) soy sauce
  • Chinese rice wine (Shaoxing works best)
  • sesame oil
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • green onions (both white and green parts)
  • mung bean sprouts
  • white onion
  • salt and pepper
  • white pepper (optional)

Simple Fried Ho Fun Noodles being scooped out of a black dish with red chopsticks.

 

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Simple Beef Chow Fun noodles in a blue dish with wooden chopsticks.
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Beef Chow Fun
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Beef Chow Fun - Stir fried ho fun rice noodles with tender beef, bean sprouts, green onions coated in a simple but flavorful savory sauce.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: asian recipes easy, chinese noodle recipe, chow fun
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 551 kcal
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade:
  • 8 ounces about 1/2 lb flank steak or sirloin, trimmed of fat, very thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot starch or cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
FOR THE NOODLES:
  • 1 pound fresh flat rice noodles strands separated (or 7 oz. dried wide rice noodles prepared according to package directions)
  • cooking oil
  • 4-5 green onions cut into thirds, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon thinly sliced fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 medium white onion sliced thinly
  • 1 Tablespoon Chinese cooking wine I use Shaoxing
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons dark soy sauce can substitute with gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo-friendly version
  • 2-3 Tablespoons regular or light soy sauce can substitute with gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo-friendly version
  • 1 teaspoon Mirin Japanese rice wine
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pinch white pepper optional but SO good
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red cabbage optional for color
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, starch, and black pepper. Or alternatively, add beef and marinade to a large zip-top bag - seal and shake. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Prepare the noodles according to package instructions. If using fresh, separate the noodles into strands so they do not stick when frying. If using dry, once drained, drizzle with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and mix to combine to prevent sticking.
  3. Heat wok over high heat until you start to see smoke. Add enough oil to swirl around to coat the wok (about 1 tablespoon).
  4. Add beef and sear until just brown. Remove beef and transfer to a plate.
  5. Add more oil to coat the wok (about 2-3 tablespoons). Add ginger and garlic and saute for about 10 seconds. Add half of the green onions along with the white onions and continue cooking for another 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant.
  6. Add the noodles and spread into an even layer. Allow the noodles to fry for about 20 seconds (for a light toasty layer to form)
  7. Add the dark and light soy sauce and mirin and toss the noodles evenly. Add the beef back into the pan and toss to coat everything evenly. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper or more soy sauce if needed.
  8. Toss in the red cabbage (if using), bean sprouts and the remaining green onions and remove from the pan.
  9. Serve hot with a pinch of hot sauce or a dash of white pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Beef Chow Fun
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 551 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 34mg11%
Sodium 1248mg52%
Potassium 366mg10%
Carbohydrates 103g34%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 180IU4%
Vitamin C 10.3mg12%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Posted February 16, 2018 In Asian, Beef, Chinese, Chinese New Year, Noodles / Pasta, Recipes

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Comments

  1. Eva @ Eva Bakes -

    February 16, 2018 at 10:53 am

    Gong shi fa cai! Beef ho fun is my favorite Cantonese dish, and I always order it at dim sum restaurants! Thanks for sharing your recipe, Kelly!

  2. Monica -

    February 16, 2018 at 8:42 am

    Happy Chinese New Year to you and your family, Kelly! Ho fun noodles have always been one of my favorites and yours with beef is the ultimate classic. Hope you enjoy lots of great foods and here’s to a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year to you and yours!

Hi, I'm Kelly. I'm a mom of two who shares healthier and authentic Asian recipes I grew up making. Plus low carb & family friendly recipes. About Work With Me

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