Hawaiian-Style Chow Fun
Chow Fun is a beloved local comfort food in Hawaii, known for its savory flavors and hearty textures. This stir-fried noodle dish, infused with a touch of aloha, combines chewy rice noodles with tender slices of meat, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce that ties it all together.
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Ingredients
- 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb meat of your choice spam, beef, ground pork, char siu, kamaboko, shrimp, or tofu, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots julienned
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 lb cooked chow fun noodles
- 3-4 tbsp shoyu soy sauce, or to taste
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
Prepare the Meat and Veggies:
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan or wok over high heat.
- Add minced ginger and garlic, followed by your choice of meat. Stir-fry for a few minutes until the meat is fully cooked or crispy.
Cook the Vegetables:
- Add the carrots, stir-frying for 1-2 minutes, followed by the onions for another 1-2 minutes. (Stir fry toughest veggie to most tender veggie.)
- Mix in the oyster sauce and half of the shoyu, tossing everything together. Stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the cooked veggies and meat from the pan and set aside.
Cook the Noodles:
- Drizzle another 1-2 tbsp of oil into the pan and heat until the oil begins to smoke.
- Add the cooked chow fun noodles and minimally stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the noodles begin to crisp slightly.
Combine Everything:
- Add the cooked veggies and meat back to the pan. Toss and drizzle in the rest of the shoyu.
- Finally mix in the green onions and bean sprouts. Stir-fry for another minute, drizzling in more shoyu to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy your onolicious Hawaiian-style Chow Fun!
Servings: 4