Beef Chow Fun

Beef Chow Fun, or 'Gon Chau Ngau Ho' in Cantonese, is a beloved stir-fried noodle dish from Guangdong province, China. It features wide, flat rice noodles (ho fun) stir-fried at high heat with tender slices of beef, bean sprouts, and scallions in a savory soy sauce-based seasoning.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the rice noodles and provides a good amount of protein from the beef. A typical serving contains around 500-700 calories, with key nutrients including iron from the beef and some fiber from the vegetables.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Selenium	30 µg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 µg
Zinc	4 mg
Manganese	1.2 mg

Per 1 plate (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The hallmark of a great Beef Chow Fun is 'wok hei'—the elusive, smoky sear achieved only in a blazing-hot wok, which gives the noodles a slightly charred, aromatic flavor. Nutritionally, it's a balanced one-pan meal, combining protein, carbs, and vegetables in a way that reflects the Cantonese emphasis on both flavor and practicality.