Vegetarian Chow Fun with Tofu
Vegetarian Chow Fun with Tofu is a popular Cantonese stir-fry featuring wide, flat rice noodles (ho fun) tossed with crispy or silken tofu, crisp vegetables like bean sprouts, scallions, and bell peppers in a savory soy-based sauce. It's a staple in Chinese cuisine, particularly from Guangdong province, and is a beloved street food and restaurant dish.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of carbohydrates from the rice noodles, plant-based protein from the tofu, and healthy fats if cooked with oil. It provides key nutrients like iron, calcium (from tofu), and fiber from the vegetables, with a typical serving containing around 400-500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, chow fun represents the art of 'wok hei'—the prized smoky flavor achieved from high-heat stir-frying in a well-seasoned wok. Nutritionally, using tofu makes it a complete protein meal, and the dish's adaptability showcases how Chinese cuisine often balances textures and flavors for a satisfying plant-based option.
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