Pork Chow Fun

Pork Chow Fun, or 'Gon Chow Ngau Ho' in Cantonese, is a beloved stir-fried noodle dish from Southern China, particularly Guangdong and Hong Kong. It features wide, flat rice noodles (ho fun) tossed with tender slices of pork, bean sprouts, and scallions in a savory soy sauce-based seasoning.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the rice noodles and protein from the pork, with a moderate amount of fat from the stir-frying process. A typical serving provides a good amount of energy, likely ranging from 400 to 600 calories, along with some iron and B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	1100 mg
Iron	4 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.5 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.3 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	6 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Magnesium	50 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

The hallmark of a great Pork Chow Fun is 'wok hei'—the elusive, smoky breath of the wok achieved through high-heat stir-frying, which imparts a unique, slightly charred flavor. Culturally, it's a quintessential example of Cantonese 'wok culture,' where the skill of the chef in controlling intense heat to achieve perfect texture is highly prized.