Beef Chow Fun

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate the beef

   Mix the beef with light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, sugar, baking soda if using, and oil. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix the sauce

   Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Loosen the noodles

   Loosen the rice noodles with your hands. If they are cold or stiff, microwave them for 30 to 60 seconds until they separate more easily. Do not soak fresh rice noodles unless the package tells you to.

4. 4

   Sear the beef

   Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the beef in a single layer and sear until mostly cooked, about 60 to 90 seconds. Remove it from the pan.

5. 5

   Start the noodles

   Add another tablespoon of oil. Add the onion and cook for 30 seconds. Add the garlic if using, then add the rice noodles.

6. 6

   Sauce the noodles

   Spread the noodles out and let them sit against the hot pan for a few seconds before tossing. Add the sauce around the edges of the pan, then toss gently so the noodles get coated without breaking too much.

7. 7

   Add beef and vegetables

   Add the beef back in. Add the bean sprouts and scallions. Toss for another 30 to 60 seconds, just until the sprouts start to soften but still have crunch.

8. 8

   Serve

   Serve immediately. Chow fun does not improve by sitting around.