Velveted Beef
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cut the beef with the grain into thick slices.
- 2Cut the beef into thin slices against the grain.
- 3Divide the beef slices into two bowls.
- 4Add baking soda to one bowl of beef.
- 5Add water to the bowl with baking soda and beef.
- 6Massage the beef to allow it to absorb the water.
- 7Add salt to the beef.
- 8Add sugar to the beef.
- 9Add chicken powder to the beef.
- 10Add white pepper to the beef.
- 11Add MSG to the beef.
- 12Add sesame oil to the beef.
- 13Add Shaoxing wine to the beef.
- 14Add dark soy sauce to the beef.
- 15Add starch to the beef.
- 16Massage all the flavorings into the beef.
- 17Cook the untreated beef in the wok with oil.
- 18Remove the cooked untreated beef from the oil.
- 19Cook the velveted beef in the wok with oil.
- 20Remove the cooked velveted beef from the oil.
Ingredients
- Beef Topside
- Baking soda
- Water
- Salt
- Sugar
- Chicken powder
- White pepper
- MSG
- Sesame oil
- Shaoxing wine
- Dark soy sauce
- Starch
Equipment
CleaverCutting boardBowlsWokLadleSlotted spoon
Tips
- Cutting the beef against the grain results in thinner slices.
- Massaging the beef with baking soda and water helps it absorb moisture and become more tender.
- Velveted beef will absorb more sauces and flavor than untreated beef.
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