Hong Kong Stir-Fried Beef Macaroni
Hong Kong Stir-fried Beef Macaroni is basically your classic beef chow fun, but instead of the usual hor fun (flat rice noodles), we’re using... macaroni! It still has the same cha chaan teng flavours, savoury, beefy and smoky, and the chewy macaroni gives the perfect bite.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 220 g flank/ ribeye/ sirloin steak (beef cut with good marbling)
- 180 g macaroni pasta (for 2 people)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 white onion, sliced
- A handful of beansprouts
- 1 green onion, chopped (garnish)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp Shaoxing cooking wine
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp white pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp msg (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice your steak against the grain. Tip: freeze for 30–40 minutes so it’s slightly firm, this makes it easier to slice thinly. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the beef and massage it until most of the liquid is absorbed. Finish with 1 tsp sesame oil to lock in the marinade. Set aside.
- 2
Boil the macaroni according to package instructions, but 2 minutes less than recommended so it’s slightly undercooked (al dente). For me, I boiled mine for 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the pasta and toss to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- 3
Heat a wok or a deep frying pan over high heat with some neutral oil. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry quickly until it just changes colour (about 80% cooked). Remove from the wok and set aside.
- 4
In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed and stir-fry the onions until fragrant and slightly softened. Add the macaroni and stir-fry sauce (light soy, dark soy and optional MSG) and toss so the sauce evenly coats the macaroni.
- 5
Add the beansprouts and beef. Toss everything together for another 30 seconds until everything is evenly coated.
- 6
Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy!