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Stir-Fried Beef with Mushrooms and Snow Peas
Velveting is a Chinese technique of coating slices of meat, usually beef, pork or chicken, with cornstarch or baking soda before cooking for tenderization. For this stir-fry, we use a little of both—the soda tenderizes more effectively while the cornstarch helps thicken the sauce. To ensure the beef is well-seasoned, we also stir in a little oyster sauce and soy sauce, then marinate for another 10 minutes. Shiitake mushrooms and snow peas round out the stir-fry. Serve with steamed rice.
4
Servings
Tip
Don’t shortcut nor extend the amount of time the beef marinates in the cornstarch-baking soda mixture. If marinated for only a few brief minutes, the beef will not tenderize; if left for too long, it will become soft and mushy. To make the best use of time, prep the remaining ingredients while the beef marinates.
50 minutes
Ingredients
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1
teaspoon cornstarch
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⅛
teaspoon baking soda
Directions
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01In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon water, the cornstarch and baking soda. Add the beef and toss to coat; marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon each oyster and soy sauces; let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon water and the remaining 1 tablespoon each oyster and soy sauces.
Reviews
March 1, 2023
Excellent recipe. Easy to pull together. I used flank steak, my preference as its meatier and less expensive! With the mushrooms and the soy sauce it was full of umami flavor. The peas have a nice crunch and freshness for balance.
I used flank steak and combined with the mushrooms and soy sauce it was full of umami flavor. The peas add a great crunch and freshness that balances the dish well.
February 13, 2023
Super tasty!
We loved it and ate all the leftovers! I'm always a little scared to use oyster sauce but Milk Street never steers me wrong. I don't have a lot of experience with cutting beef so I cut some of my pieces the wrong way... and it does make a difference.
February 11, 2023
Delicious
A little time consuming. Get all the vegetables and everything prepared then marinate the beef we served with rice and thought it was delicious.
April 18, 2025
Good but not great.
Milk Street has other stir-fries that are tastier and less effortful.
February 22, 2023
Meh.
I wanted to love this, as I had all the ingredients on hand. It was ok. No pop of flavor or umami taste. Wouldn't make it again.
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