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[[file:Beefchowfoon.jpg|thumb|left]] '''Beef chow fun''' (Chinese: 干炒牛河; pinyin: gān chǎo niú hé) is a classic [[Cantonese cuisine|Cantonese]] dish made from stir-frying [[ho fun]] (wide, flat rice noodles) with [[beef]], [[bean sprouts]], and other ingredients. It is a popular dish in [[Hong Kong]] and among overseas Chinese communities.

==Ingredients==
The primary ingredients of beef chow fun include:
* [[Ho fun]] (wide, flat rice noodles)
* [[Beef]] (typically marinated in soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch)
* [[Bean sprouts]]
* [[Onion]]
* [[Scallion]]
* [[Soy sauce]]
* [[Oyster sauce]]
* [[Dark soy sauce]]
* [[Garlic]]
* [[Ginger]]
* [[Shaoxing wine]]

==Preparation==
The preparation of beef chow fun involves several steps:
1. **Marinating the beef**: The beef is thinly sliced and marinated with soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and sometimes Shaoxing wine to tenderize and flavor the meat.
2. **Stir-frying**: The ho fun noodles are stir-fried in a hot wok with oil until they are slightly charred. The beef is then added and stir-fried until it is cooked through.
3. **Combining ingredients**: Bean sprouts, onions, scallions, garlic, and ginger are added to the wok and stir-fried with the beef and noodles. Soy sauce, oyster sauce, and dark soy sauce are added to season the dish.
4. **Serving**: The dish is typically served hot, garnished with additional scallions or cilantro.

==Variations==
There are several variations of beef chow fun, including:
* **Dry-fried beef chow fun** (干炒牛河): The traditional version where the noodles are stir-fried without any additional sauce, resulting in a dry texture.
* **Wet-fried beef chow fun** (湿炒牛河): A version where a starchy sauce is added to the dish, giving it a moist texture.

==Cultural Significance==
Beef chow fun is a staple in [[Cantonese cuisine]] and is often found in [[dim sum]] restaurants and [[cha chaan teng]] (Hong Kong-style cafes). It is known for its distinctive "wok hei" (鑊氣), which refers to the unique flavor imparted by stir-frying over high heat in a well-seasoned wok.

==See also==
* [[Cantonese cuisine]]
* [[Ho fun]]
* [[Dim sum]]
* [[Cha chaan teng]]
* [[Wok hei]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Beef chow fun}}

[[Category:Cantonese cuisine]]
[[Category:Chinese noodle dishes]]
[[Category:Beef dishes]]
[[Category:Hong Kong cuisine]]
[[Category:Stir frying]]

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