Beef Ho Fun (Chow Fun)

Ingredients

• 450 g skirt or flank beef steak (Trimmed; source states 400–500 g)
• 1 tsp light soy sauce (For the beef marinade)
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce (For the beef marinade)
• 1 tsp cornstarch (Labeled cornstarch in the recipe; transcript calls it corn flour)
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (Baking soda; for tenderizing the beef)
• 1 tsp sugar (For the beef marinade)
• 1 tbsp high-fry oil (For frying the beef)
• 2 tbsp high-fry oil (For the stir-fry)
• 200 g bean sprouts
• 1 bunch spring onions (Chopped roughly)
• 3 garlic (Chopped)
• 1 bunch tender-stem broccoli (broccolini) (Optional)
• 450 g flat rice noodles (Source states 400–500 g; cook dried noodles according to packet instructions if needed)
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (For the sauce)
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce (For the sauce)
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce (For the sauce)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil (For the sauce)
• 1 tsp sugar (For the sauce)
• 1 lemon juice (Juice of 1 lemon)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the trimmed beef steak into thin slices.

2. 2

   Coat the sliced beef with the beef marinade ingredients: light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, bicarbonate of soda, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of high-fry oil. Set it aside to marinate for 10 minutes, or ideally 30 minutes if time allows.

3. 3

   While the beef marinates, chop the spring onions and garlic, prepare the bean sprouts, and cut the optional tender-stem broccoli to size.

4. 4

   If using dried flat rice noodles, cook them according to the packet instructions, then rinse them once cooked.

5. 5

   Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add the remaining high-fry oil for stir-frying, then fry the marinated beef until browned and lightly crisp.

6. 6

   Remove the browned beef from the wok or pan and set it aside.

7. 7

   Add the bean sprouts, spring onions, garlic, and optional broccolini to the hot wok or pan. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the cooked flat rice noodles to the wok or pan.

9. 9

   Combine the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Pour the sauce into the stir-fry and toss until the noodles are coated and turn golden brown.

10. 10

    Return the browned beef to the wok or pan and cook for 2 minutes, tossing to combine everything thoroughly.

11. 11

    Serve hot and fresh.

Notes

The source describes this as a roughly 20-minute meal, but the optional longer 30-minute marinade and ingredient preparation can increase the total time. The source does not specify exact beef cooking time or a target internal temperature; cook until browned as directed.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• noodles
• stir-fried
• beef
• Chinese-inspired
• high-heat cooking
• weeknight meal