Chinese Beef Chow Fun

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

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the noodles and protein from the beef, with a moderate amount of fat from the stir-frying oil. A typical serving provides roughly 400-600 calories, along with iron from the beef and some fiber from the vegetables.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	20 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	900 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 µg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Zinc	4 mg
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 typical serving (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The signature 'wok hei' or 'breath of the wok'—a smoky, charred flavor achieved from extreme heat—is what separates an authentic Chow Fun from a home-cooked version. Nutritionally, it's a complete one-pot meal that reflects the Cantonese emphasis on fresh ingredients and precise cooking technique.