Beef Chow Fun (干炒牛河)

Steps

1. Step 1

   Slice beef against the grain into 1/8” (3mm) thick and 2” (5 cm) long pieces, and transfer the pieces to a small bowl. Add the light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine. Use your hand to gently mix the beef until the sauce is fully absorbed. Add the cornstarch and mix again until evenly distributed. Let marinate for 15 minutes while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

   Timer: Marinate beef · 15 min

   1 tablespoon light soy sauce1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine2 teaspoons cornstarch1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

2. Step 2

   Combine all the sauce ingredients. Mix well and set aside.

   1 tablespoon light soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

3. Step 3

   If using dried noodles: Cook (or soak) the rice noodles according to the instructions minus 1 minute, until cooked through, but still a bit chewy inside. Rinse rice noodles with cold water and drain. To avoid sticky rice noodles during stir fry, add 1 teaspoon sesame oil to the drained noodles. Gently toss noodles by hand to separate and evenly coat them with a thin layer of oil.