Velveting Beef Recipe. Whisk together one egg white 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Velveting beef begins with the steps we have explained above involving tenderizing the beef and then marinating it with seasonings oil and cornstarch.
Mix the baking soda and water together. Add the cornstarch vegetable oil and optional sesame oil and white pepper if using. Toss the beef leave for 30 minutes.
Add meat and cook stirring as needed for about 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
When stir-fried proteins like beef chicken pork and shrimp can be tender but not nearly as tender as those that are velveted first. Refrigerate for 30 60 minutes. Add egg white and whisk until thoroughly combined but not frothy. Add the cornstarch vegetable oil and optional sesame oil and white pepper if using.