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Black Pepper Beef Ho Fun Noodle

Black Pepper Beef Ho Fun is a classic Cantonese stir-fry known for its smoky wok flavour, tender beef, and silky flat rice noodles. This is one of my favourite dishes to order at Chinese restaurants, and over time I have adapted it for home cooking without losing that bold, peppery punch. It is fast, satisfying, and perfect for a one-pan meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients:
  • 220 gram sirloin steak thinly sliced
  • 400 gram fresh ho fun flat white rice noodles
  • 1 piece small onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely diced
  • 1/2 piece small red pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 piece small green pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 piece small yellow pepper thinly sliced
  • 4 sprigs spring onion cut into 2cm pieces and finely julienned
  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil for frying
Beef Marinade:
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Black Pepper Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp white rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp coarse black pepper

Method
 

Marinate the beef:
  1. In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with all marinade ingredients. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare the ingredients:
  1. Chop all vegetables and keep them separated. In a separate bowl, mix all sauce ingredients and set aside.
Soften the noodles:
  1. Place ho fun noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 2 minutes, then drain gently and set aside.
Cook the beef:
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion and stir-fry for about 20 seconds until fragrant. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3 minutes until just cooked.
Add vegetables:
  1. Add the sliced peppers and stir-fry for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Combine and finish:
  1. Add ho fun noodles, spring onions, and prepared sauce. Stir-fry for about 4 minutes until the noodles are tender and evenly coated.
Serve:
  1. Serve immediately while hot.

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Notes

  • Use high heat to prevent noodles from breaking.
  • Fresh ho fun works best, but dried flat rice noodles can be substituted if softened well.
  • Adjust black pepper to taste for more heat.
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