Vegetarian Chow Fun

Vegetarian Chow Fun is a classic Cantonese stir-fry dish featuring wide, flat rice noodles (ho fun) tossed in a savory soy-based sauce with a colorful mix of vegetables like bean sprouts, scallions, and bell peppers. It's a staple in Chinese cuisine, particularly popular in Guangdong province and in Chinese restaurants worldwide.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the rice noodles, with moderate fiber and vitamins from the vegetables. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, depending on the amount of oil and sauce used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	68 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	950 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Vitamin A	210 µg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Folate	90 µg

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

💡 What's interesting

The hallmark of a great Chow Fun is 'wok hei'—the complex, smoky aroma imparted by a very hot wok—which is a prized culinary skill in Cantonese cooking. Nutritionally, it offers a satisfying plant-based meal that can be easily customized with tofu or other protein sources.