Beef chow fun

Beef Chow Fun

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A plate of Beef Chow Fun

Beef Chow Fun (Gon Chow Ngau Ho in Cantonese) is a staple Cantonese dish, originating from Guangdong province in China. It is a popular dish in Hong Kong, Macau, and in Chinatowns throughout the world. The dish is renowned for its savory, rich flavors and the unique texture of its main ingredients: flat rice noodles (ho fun), beef, and bean sprouts.

Ingredients and Preparation

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Flat rice noodles, the main ingredient of Beef Chow Fun

The primary ingredients of Beef Chow Fun are stir-fried beef, flat rice noodles (ho fun), and bean sprouts. The beef is typically marinated with soy sauce, cornstarch, and other seasonings before being stir-fried. The noodles are pre-cooked and then stir-fried with the beef and bean sprouts, along with other ingredients such as scallions and onions. The dish is often seasoned with dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.

Variations

There are several variations of Beef Chow Fun, including the "dry-fried" (without sauce) and "wet" (with sauce) versions. The dry-fried version (gon chow) is more common and involves stir-frying the noodles with a small amount of dark soy sauce. The wet version (sup chow) includes a thick gravy made from oyster sauce and cornstarch.

Cultural Significance

Beef Chow Fun is a popular dish in Cantonese-speaking regions and is often served at yum cha (dim sum) restaurants. It is also a common street food in Hong Kong and Macau.

See Also

• Cantonese cuisine
• Chinese noodles
• List of beef dishes
• List of Chinese dishes