Recipe
Lazy Beef Chow Fun
Beef chow fun with rice noodles, tender flank steak, and soy sauce, stir-fried hot and fast for glossy noodles with light char.
Method
Prepare the Rice Noodles
- 01Soak the noodles in tap-hot or warm water for 10 minutes.
Sear the Beef
- 02Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat with a thin layer of oil.
- 03Add the beef in a single layer and sear quickly until just cooked, about 1–2 minutes.
Add the Vegetables and Aromatics
- 04Move the beef to the side, then add onions. Cook it until it just begins to soften, about 1-2 minutes.
- 05Add garlic, ginger, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar.
Add Rice Noodles
- 06Drain the rice noodles and add it to the pan.
- 07Add a cup of water to the pan until the sauce is reduced and the noodles are fully cooked. Toss quickly and spread the noodles out to get light char.
- 08Add more water only if needed to fully cook the noodles. Add a quarter cup at a time to prevent overcooking and watering down the sauce. The sauce should should stick to the noodles, and not pool at the bottom of the pan.
- 09Toss over high heat until everything is glossy and just combined.
Serve
- 10Plate immediately while hot.
Chef's note
- High heat is essential—chow fun should char slightly, not steam.
- Dark soy adds color and flavor, not salt.
- Slice beef thin and against the grain for tenderness.
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