Cherry & Dennis Recipes
Hong Kong-style Dry-fried Beef Chow Fun
港式乾炒牛河
Recipe overview
Hong Kong-style Dry-fried Beef Chow Fun is prepared with practical home cookware and ingredients readily available in Hong Kong, with staged preparation and controlled heat preserving the dish's characteristic texture and flavour.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 700 g Fresh flat rice noodles (prepare as directed)
- 300 g beef (prepare as directed)
- 250 g bean sprouts (prepare as directed)
- 4 piece spring onion (prepare as directed)
- 1 piece onion (prepare as directed)
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce (prepare as directed)
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (prepare as directed)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (prepare as directed)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (prepare as directed)
- 3 tbsp cooking oil (prepare as directed)
- 1 tsp sugar (prepare as directed)
02
Tools
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- small bowl
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- wok
- spatula
- wooden spoon
- serving plate
03
Steps
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients
Clean, drain and cut beef as specified in the ingredient list, then keep them separate.
Step 2
Mix the components
Mix beef, cornstarch, oyster sauce evenly while keeping the pieces intact, then set aside.
Step 3
Prepare the ingredients
Clean, drain and cut Fresh flat rice noodles as specified in the ingredient list, then keep them separate.
Step 4
Prepare the ingredients
Clean, drain and cut bean sprouts, spring onion, onion as specified in the ingredient list, then keep them separate.
Step 5
Mix the components
Mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar evenly while keeping the pieces intact, then set aside.
Step 6
Preheat the cookware
Preheat the cookware over medium heat, add cooking oil, and wait for a light shimmer without smoking.
Step 7
Fry until evenly dry
Add the beef and toss briskly over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until every slice is browned on the surface but not yet fully cooked in the centre, then remove and reserve.
Step 8
Sauté the ingredients
Add onion and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until fragrant and beginning to colour.
Step 9
Fry until evenly dry
Add Fresh flat rice noodles and toss briskly over medium-high heat so every portion heats evenly without clumping.
Step 10
Add the main ingredients
Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar and fold gently from the bottom so the heat and seasoning are distributed evenly.
Step 11
Add the main ingredients
Return the beef, add the bean sprouts and spring onion, and toss for 90 seconds until the beef is fully cooked through and the sprouts remain crisp.
Step 12
Rest and serve
Turn off the heat, rest Fresh flat rice noodles, beef for 2 minutes, then transfer to clean serving ware and serve at once.
Common mistakes
- Failing to measure and separate the ingredients first can disrupt the cooking sequence.
- Excessive heat or cooking time can damage the intended texture.
Tips
Arrange every ingredient in step order before cooking to keep the process smooth.
Taste at the end before adjusting saltiness to avoid over-seasoning.
