How To Make Ho Fun Noodles From Scratch?

December 21, 2022 Webster West

HOW TO THE BEST MAKE HOR FUN / KWAY TEOW FROM SCRATCH

PREPARE BATTER. Mix all ingredients except for oil in a mixing bowl. …
PREPARE STEAMER. Fill up the steamer with water, enough but not too high that it touches the pan. …
STEAM THE NOODLE SHEET. …
COOLS IT DOWN. …
REMOVE AND BRUSH WITH OIL. …
FOLD AND CUT.

Char Hor fun is ‘comfort food’ at its best. A dish that personifies the essence of Chinese cuisine. ‘ Wok Hei ‘ .

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Gluten-free

Vegan

Best for stir-fries such as Pad Kee Mao or Char Kuay Teow

Easy to make

and DELICIOUS!

How To Make Ho Fun Noodles From Scratch?

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How To Make Ho Fun Noodles From Scratch?

How to make Homemade Flat Rice Noodles

I experimented with a few recipes and discovered that 3 parts of rice flour to 1 part of starch produces the most stretchable and chewy noodles.

How To Make Ho Fun Noodles From Scratch?

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the dry ingredients.

How To Make Ho Fun Noodles From Scratch?

Step 2: Gradually add water until you achieve the consistency of a thin batter, similar to soymilk.

Until you get a thin batter

Step 3: Spread a thin layer of batter in a pan that has been greased.

Grease an 8″ non-stick pan

Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan

Step 4: Steam the batter over high heat for one to two minutes, or until the noodles become translucent.

Steam the batter over high-heat

Until it turns translucent

Step 5: Apply oil to the top of the noodle sheet. After loosening the side of the noodles with a spatula, cut them into the desired width. Set aside until ready to use. This recipe yields about 420g of fresh rice noodles.

Brush the top of the noodle sheet with oil

Cut into your desired width

Which brand of rice flour should I use? I used Thai rice flour which I think is one of the best options plus they are pretty cost-saving. Other similar textured rice flour can be substituted as well.

Can I use other starches? YES! I tried it with arrowroot starch before and it worked perfectly. Some starches may be more sticky than others, so adjust flour and water after the first steam. For example, add a tablespoon of rice flour and water if the noodle appears to be too sticky. On the other hand, add more starch if you can’t lift up the noodles easily once they have cooled down.

Why are my noodles too thin? Adjust the batter accordingly to get to your desired noodle thickness. I used 1/4 cup batter which is my for my 8″ cake pan, you’ll have to adjust it based on the type of plates/equipment that you use to steam these noodles in. One important note is to stir the batter before each steam as the flour will set at the bottom of your mixing bowl.

What if I don’t have a steamer? No problem at all! I used a tall pan with a lid, filled it water, and filled my cake pan with batter, then let it float on top of the hot water during steaming. I prefer this method as it creates an even cooking temperature for the noodles.

How To Make Ho Fun Noodles From Scratch?

Thin batter – The batter should have a thin texture like soymilk but not too watery, see the pictures below.

Grease the pan – I used a non-stick cake pan and found that I can lift the noodles up easily if I greased the pan. Without the grease, I’ll need to wait for the noodles to completely cool down before lifting it up. Also, to get a smooth texture on both sides, I rinse the pan and wipe it down after each steam, but this is an optional step.

Stir the batter – Yes, you’ll need to stir the batter before each steaming because the flour will set to the bottom of the mixing bowl after a while.

Steaming methods – There are many ways to steam the noodles either using a stainless steel steamer rack or any make-do steamer. I like placing my cake pan onto the hot water and let it float during steaming. This is one of the fastest ways to cook the noodles that also provides an even cooking temperature.

Coldwater bath – this is optional but I find that this helps cool down the noodle quicker which results in easier lifting.

I strongly advise eating the noodles the same day you prepare them. But if you want to prepare the noodles ahead of time, you can store them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to two days. Noodles should be softened in the microwave or steam when ready to use before being added to stir-fries. Reminder: It’s best to store rice noodles after cutting them because refrigerating them will make them more fragile.

FAQ

What are ho fun noodles made of?

Ho fan is a very adaptable noodle, especially considering how light its flavor is. Making the noodles involves combining rice flour, water, salt, and cooking oil. The resulting dough is then cut into broad, thin strips that resemble wide tagliatelle.

What are the noodles made of in Chow Mei Fun?

Mei fun noodles are thin rice noodles. In the production process, precooked, dried rice noodles are used in this recipe. All that is required before adding them to soups or stir-fries is a brief pre-soaking.

How KUEY teow is made?

Handmade Kway Teow

Combine the rice flour, tapioca starch, and salt in a bowl.
Slowly add in the water and mix well. …
Heat up water in a wok or a steamer. …
Brush a baking tray with a thin layer of oil.
A ladle of the batter should be poured into the tray. Tilt the pan to ensure that the batter is distributed evenly.

What is the difference between chow fun and Ho fun?

Chow fun is simply the Anglicized version of chow fun. Only nations where English is the primary language used to speak and write menus use the term “chow fun.” The same noodle dish is also known as ho fun in other nations. Ho fun originated in Hong Kong and Southern China.