The SECRET to Tender Beef: Velveting Beef

Step 1

Place the sliced beef in a large bowl

Step 2

Add baking soda and water, and stir the beef until well combined

Step 3

Add the cornstarch and stir until the beef has completely absorbed all the water

Step 4

Season the beef with chicken powder, dark soy sauce, salt, sugar, YumYum, sesame oil and cooking wine

Step 5

Cover and allow the beef to rest overnight to be used the next day or a minimum of 1 hour

Step 6

Alternatively, freeze it for up to a month

Step 7

*for the best result the beef should be frozen first and defrosted before use