Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 20:54:06 -0600, BuZzY > wrote:
>
>
>>Hey--we enjoy stir frying veg's and beef with various Asian spices. One
>>time, an owner of a cafe told me they made their beef tender (it nearly
>>melted in your mouth) by marinading it in a solution of baking soda and
>>something--
>>
>>Is this familiar to anyone-??
>
>
> It's called velveting. Someone posted about the procedure a day or two
> ago. Personally, I don't care for spongy beef, but whatever floats your
> boat.
>
> Carol
Yes, it's pretty disgusting; not too mention the excessive amount of
sodium you are consuming.

Rich

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Let there be fish!!!

Putting chicken or beef in constarch before stir frying it will
tenderise it.

Putting chicken or beef in constarch before stir frying it will
tenderise it.