Beef Chow Fun

by Katie Chin, Tastemaker in Residence

Beef Marinade

8 oz. beef tenderloin, sirloin steak or flank steak

1 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp lite soy sauce

1 tsp vegetable oil

Noodles

12 oz. fresh ho fun noodles

3 Tbsp vegetable oil

4 green onions, cut in 1″ clices

1 tsp fresh minced and peeled ginger

2 Tbsp Shaoxing wine or cooking sherry

1/2 tsp sesame oil

2 tsp dark soy sauce

2 Tbsp lite soy sauce

1/8 tsp sugar

salt and white pepper

1 cup bean sprouts

Instructions

1. Combine the beef and marinade ingredients. Cover and refridgerate for 30 minutes.

2. Separate rice noodles with your fingers. If they are very stiff, boil them for 30-60 seconds and separate. Rinse, drain and toss with some sesame oil.

3. Heat oil over medium high heat in a wok or skillet. Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beef and sear until browned. Add the green onions and toss to combine. Remove the beef to a plate.

4. Add more oil. Spread the noodles evenly in the wok and stir-fry on high for about 15 seconds.

5. Next, add the sesame oil, shaoxing wine, soy sauces, pinch of sugar and the seared beef. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the bean sprouts and stir-fry for 1 more minute. Serve immediately.