Cantonese Shrimp Chow Fun

Cantonese Shrimp Chow Fun, or 'He Fen', is a beloved stir-fried rice noodle dish from Guangdong province, featuring wide, flat rice noodles, succulent shrimp, bean sprouts, and scallions. The noodles are typically wok-seared to achieve a prized smoky flavor known as 'wok hei'.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the rice noodles, with a moderate amount of protein from the shrimp. A standard serving typically ranges from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the amount of oil and protein used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Vitamin B12	1.8 µg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Selenium	42 µg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	120 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

The hallmark of a great chow fun is 'wok hei'—the breath of the wok—which imparts a unique, slightly charred aroma that is difficult to replicate outside a professional kitchen. Nutritionally, it provides a quick energy source from the noodles, balanced by the lean protein of the shrimp.