Shrimp Chow Fun

Shrimp Chow Fun is a classic Cantonese stir-fry dish featuring wide, flat rice noodles (ho fun) cooked with plump shrimp, bean sprouts, scallions, and a savory soy-based sauce. Originating from Guangdong province in southern China, it's a beloved staple in Cantonese cuisine and dim sum restaurants worldwide.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the rice noodles, with a good amount of protein from the shrimp, and contains some fat from the cooking oil and sauce. A typical serving provides around 400-500 calories, along with iron, selenium from the shrimp, and some B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	3 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Selenium	25 mcg
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The signature 'wok hei' or 'breath of the wok' flavor—achieved by stir-frying over extremely high heat—is what makes authentic Chow Fun distinctive, giving the noodles a slightly smoky, charred essence that's difficult to replicate at home.