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Shahe fen

(He fen, Hor fun, Chao fen, Guotiao, Kway teow, Kwetiau, Kuetiau, 沙河粉, 河粉, 炒粉)

Shahe fen or he fen or hor fun or guotiao are traditional Chinese noodles originating from Shahe in Guangzhou. In order to make the noodles, rice is soaked, ground into a paste, steamed, and cut into long and thin strips.


These broad noodles are white in color, while the texture is slightly slippery, elastic, and chewy. They're often stir-fried with meat, veggies, oil, and spices for a dish called chow fun. Shahe fen don't dry or freeze well, so they're typically bought in fresh or dried form.