Cantonese Egg and Beef Chow Fun
ChineseChinese RecipesDesi eggsMedium
Cantonese-style flat rice noodles tossed with egg, tender beef strips and onions in a savoury soy sauce. A quick wok dinner made with everyday ingredients.
Prep time15 min
Cook time10 min
Total time25 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 Desi eggs
- 200g beef strips (or chicken strips)
- 200g flat rice noodles, soaked (alternative: spaghetti)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (alternative: soy sauce with a pinch of sugar)
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- Soak the noodles in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Beat the eggs and scramble lightly in a hot wok; remove and set aside.
- Fry the beef strips for 2 minutes and remove.
- Fry the onion and ginger for 1 minute.
- Add the noodles, soy sauce and oyster sauce; toss for 2 minutes.
- Return the eggs and beef, toss with spring onions and serve hot.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)420 kcal
Protein (estimate)26 g
Fat (estimate)16 g
Carbs (estimate)42 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition values are estimates. Flat rice noodles are sold at large supermarkets; spaghetti works as a local alternative. Cook beef fully and serve immediately. Contains egg, soy, wheat (noodles) and beef.