Beef Chow Fun Recipe
Gàn Chǎo Niú Hé
Beef Chow Fun
Dry Fried Beef and Rice Noodles
Submitted By: Taz

Ingredients:

10oz Beef Flank Steak (Jīxiōng Ròu)

Marinade:
1 Tbs Light Soy Sauce (Shēng Chōu)
2 tsp Cornstarch (Yùmǐ Diànfěn)
2 tsp Peanut Oil (Huāshēngyóu)
½ tsp Baking Soda (Xiǎo Sūdǎ)

Chow Fun:
1 lb Fresh -OR- 8-10oz Dried Wide Rice Noodles (Ho Fun / Shāhé Fěn)
6 Tbs Peanut Oil (Huāshēngyóu) - divided
½ inch piece Fresh Ginger (Jiāng) - peeled and julienned
1 bunch Green Onions (Cōng Bào) - split in half vertically and cut into 2 inch lengths
4 Tbs Shao Xing Rice Wine (Liàojiǔ)
3 Tbs Light Soy Sauce (Shēng Chōu)
2 Tbs Dark Soy Sauce (Lǎo Chōu)
1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil (Zhīmayóu)
¼ tsp Yellow Rock Sugar (Huáng Bīngtáng) - can substitute granulated sugar (Táng) if desired
Ground White Pepper (Bái Hújiāo) to taste
2 Cups Mung Bean Sprouts (Lǜ Dòuyá)

Preparation:
  1. Cut your flank steak into thin strips (apx 1-2 inches long by ⅛ inch thick)
  2. In a medium bowl, mix up all the marinade ingredients until well incorporated - Add flank steak and toss to combine making sure the beef is well coated - Allow to marinate for 1 hour
  3. Place your noodles (fresh OR dried) in a large bowl and completely cover with warm water - Gently separate the fresh noodles OR allow dried to soak for 15 minutes - Drain and set aside until needed
  4. Heat your wok over high heat until smoking - Add 3 Tbs of the peanut oil and swirl to coat - Add the beef slices and sear on both sides (DO NOT OVER COOK - this should only take 30-45 seconds to a side) - Using a slotted spoon or spider, transfer to a clean plate and set aside until needed
  5. Add the remaining 3 Tbs of peanut oil to the hot wok - Add the ginger and green onions and stir fry for a few seconds - Add the noodles in a single layer and allow to sear for 15-20 seconds
  6. Pour the rice wine around the perimeter of the wok - Gently flip and mix the noodles and vegetables (BE GENTLE to keep the noodles from breaking up) - Add the light and dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar along with the seared beef and its juices - Gently flip and mix until thoroughly combined and everything is well coated
  7. Season with ground white pepper to taste - Add the bean sprouts and continue to gently flip and mix for 1 minute to warm and slightly soften the sprouts
  8. Serve immediately
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