This week for Sunday Supper we are honouring chefs who have inspired us. I am so excited to be sharing with you not only my favourite Chinese dish but from the chef who inspired me to want to learn how to cook, Martin Yan. When I was seven we lived in Hong Kong and Martin Yan had a cooking show Yan Can Cook. I LOVED the show. He had this chant he would call out at the end of the show, “If Yan can cook so can you” and I would shout it out with him. Even thinking about it now brings back a flood of wonderful memories. He was so passionate about every dish he prepared and his skill with the knife was one that to this day I stand in awe of. I wanted to be a chef because of Martin Yan so I am so proud to be serving up one of his recipes. I am not sure if I would have done Master Chef Yan proud with my attempt but we really enjoyed it. It would have been a lot easier if my wok was larger. Must tell Santa I want a larger wok.
Beef Chow Fun
3 Tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tsp dry sherry or Chinese rice wine
1 tsp cornstarch
250g (1/2 lb) flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
118mL (1/2 c.) beef broth
2 tsp oyster sauce
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
recipe from Martin Yan
Soak the noodles in warm water until softened, about 30 minutes; drain.
Combine 1 tablespoon of the dark soy sauce, the rice wine, and cornstarch in a small bowl; add the beef and stir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Combine the beef broth, oyster sauce and the remaining 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce in a bowl. Set the sauce aside.
Heat wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil, swirling to coat the sides. Add the onions and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add the flank steak and the green onions; stir-fry until the beef is no longer pink, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the noodles to the wok and toss gently. Add the sauce toss to coat evenly. Continue to cook for about 2 minutes more. Serve immediately.
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- 250g (1/2 lb) dried wide rice noodles
- 3 Tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp dry sherry or Chinese rice wine
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 250g (1/2 lb) flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
- 118mL (1/2 c.) beef broth
- 2 tsp oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Soak the noodles in warm water until softened, about 30 minutes; drain.
- Combine 1 tablespoon of the dark soy sauce, the rice wine, and cornstarch in a small bowl; add the beef and stir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Combine the beef broth, oyster sauce and the remaining 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce in a bowl. Set the sauce aside.
- Heat wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil, swirling to coat the sides. Add the onions and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the flank steak and the green onions; stir-fry until the beef is no longer pink, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the noodles to the wok and toss gently. Add the sauce toss to coat evenly. Continue to cook for about 2 minutes more. Serve immediately.
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Mmm I love cooking asian dishes at home! Especially ones that are pretty easy. This is going on my must make list!
I love Yan can cook! This looks delicious!
Okay…now I need to get a wok. This recipe looks wonderful and also great for a quick weeknight meal.
I remember hanging out with my stepbrother, and we’d be amazed at the way that Martin Yan would whack garlic cloves with the flat of his knife and completely crush them. We thought it was impressive and hilarious. The dish sounds delicious as well.
Yummmm! This sounds so amazing. I love any recipe that allows me to use my wok – I think it’s my favorite kitchen appliance!
Perfect recipe for a wok, and so easy! Your story is so sweet and I´m sure santa will hear about your wok needs! jaja Have a great sunday!
I loved watching Yan Can Cook as a kid. This noodle bowl looks incredible, love all the flavors together!
I loved Yan Can Cook!! The beef chow looks great. Thanks for bringing back good memories!!
Hi Laura! So nice to hear your inspiration started as a little kid! I love it…..I wish mine did! This looks very yummy, oh and I’m sure Martin Yan would be VERY proud, now get that WOK on your Santa list!
Wow this looks good and so easy! I’m going to try it this week! I got to meet Martin Yan a couple of years ago at a cooking demo–he’s really nice and made for a fun evening. Yan Can Cook on PBS was one of the first cooking shows I ever watched.
I loved watching Yan Can Cook when I was younger! He was always so enthusiastic and he had that impish grin. The beef chow fun sounds great. Here’s hoping Santa got your message
I think Yan can cook was one of the first cooking I remember I enjoyed watching ! Love this recipe ! Will try it sometime and remember Yan & his huge wok
I loved Yan! I loved his carvings out of veggies! This recipe is gorgeous!
I love this recipe! Had it once at an authentic restaurant and loved it
Martin Yan is great! I remember watching him as a kid. Great recipe, looks like take out, except so much better!
The few times I’ve seen Martin Yan…I’ve really enjoyed the show. This looks like a great dish!
Any dinner with ‘FUN’ in the title is a must try!!! Love your pics!!
chow fun is my all time favorite Chinese dish. I always get chow fun anytime we get Chinese. I remember watching Yen can cook too. I love his enthusiams and his energy when he cooks. I love watching him as a judge on iron chef as well. This dish looks absolutely amazing. I sure could use some chow fun right now. I’m drooling over here.
This looks fab and sounds delicious. Asian flavors are some of our favorites so I will be pinning this one for sure!!! Thank you so much for sharing it
What an awesome recipe! Can’t wait to try this yummy recipe!
Oh my goodness! I LOVED watching him when I was a kid! And I love the recipe!!
This looks great Laura! I don’t see that show on now but I used to watch all the time@
I loved Yan can Cook! This recipe looks amazing and I have all the ingredients in my pantry. Cant wait to give it a try!
Sounds so simple and looks delicious!
Such an easy and flavourful meal! I must find my wok! It’s here somewhere!