Beef Tenderness Test with Baking Soda

Beef Tenderness Test with Baking Soda

15min
2 servings
Easy

Comparison between two portions of sirloin tips: one seasoned only with soy sauce and another with a special seasoning containing baking soda, to evaluate tenderness.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • 2identical portions de Beef (sirloin tips)
  • 1tablespoon/teaspoon (not specified) de Baking soda
  • 1a little de Water
  • 1a little de Cornstarch
Para temperar
  • 2portions de Soy sauce (shoyu)

Instructions

1

Divide the beef into two equal portions of sirloin tips.

2
dissolver

Prepare the magic seasoning: dissolve one spoon of baking soda in a little water, mixing well until no granules are left.

1min
3
temperar

Season the first portion of beef (the test group) by applying the baking soda mix, adding a little cornstarch and a little soy sauce.

2min
4
temperar

Apply just a little soy sauce to the second portion of beef (the control group).

30s
5

Let both portions of beef marinate in their respective seasonings for about 15 minutes.

15min
6
grelhar

Heat a skillet and place the first portion of beef in to cook, focusing on the magic seasoning (with baking soda).

1min

Dica: Observe the cooking process; the beef with baking soda releases less liquid.

7
grelhar

Cook the portion of beef without baking soda (control) in the same skillet, using the same heat, for comparison.

8
degustar

Taste and compare the tenderness, juiciness, and flavor of the beef treated with baking soda versus the beef seasoned only with soy sauce.

Dica: The beef with baking soda tends to be more tender and juicy.

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Allergens Present

Soy

Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    5 kcal0%
  • Carbohydrates
    1 g0%
  • Protein
    0 g1%
  • Total Fat
    0 g0%
  • Dietary Fiber
    0 g0%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

frigideira

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