By Mike Nolan
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Interesting technique from Chinese cooking using baking soda (or possibly cornstarch) to soften meat before cooking it, I will have to play with it.
Tenderise beef for stir fries (Velveting Beef)
I read about this before and tried ,it definitely works.
I've used this method before as well. Cornstarch is what I used when I made Orange Chicken or Beef & Broccoli. The meat is tender and crispy. Definitely works. I will use it for stir fry the next time I make it.