Way is Chinese Restaurant Beef Always so Tender ? The secret Revealed

Ingredients:

#### Beef and Marinade:
**Beef**: 2 lbs (lean cut, less fat and connective tissue)
**Baking Soda**: 1.5 tsp
**Sugar**: 1.5 tsp
**Salt**: 1 tsp
**MSG**: 1/2 tsp
**Ice Water**: 12 oz
**Egg White**: 1
**Cornstarch**: 3 tbsp

#### Sauce:
**Soy Sauce**: 1 tbsp
**Sugar**: 1/4 tsp
**White Pepper**: 1/8 tsp
**Dark Soy Sauce**: 1 tsp
**Shaoxing Wine**: 1 tbsp
**Oyster Sauce**: 1/2 tbsp
**Water**: 2 tbsp
**Cornstarch**: 1 tsp

#### Additional Ingredients for Stir-Fry:
**Ginger**: A few slices
**Garlic**: A few slices
**Green Onions**: White part (for stir-frying) and tops (for garnish)
**Cooking Oil**: As needed

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Cooking Steps:

#### 1. **Prepare the Beef**:
Choose a lean cut of beef. Slice against the grain into thin pieces (2-3 mm thick). For easier slicing, freeze the beef for about an hour before cutting.

#### 2. **Marinate the Beef**:
In a bowl, mix baking soda, sugar, salt, MSG, and ice water until dissolved.
Add the beef and mix by hand until it feels sticky. Gradually add the ice water in 4-5 batches, mixing after each addition until the beef is hydrated and shiny.
Add the egg white and mix evenly. Then, add cornstarch and coat the beef evenly. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

#### 3. **Prepare the Sauce**:
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch. Mix until smooth and set aside.

#### 4. **Cook the Beef**:
Heat oil in a pan. Add the marinated beef and sear on both sides until the surface changes color. Cook to medium-well (70-80% done). Remove the beef and set aside to drain.

#### 5. **Make the Stir-Fry**:
In the same pan, add ginger slices and cook until fragrant. Next, add garlic slices and the white part of the green onions. Stir-fry until aromatic.
Return the cooked beef to the pan and pour in the sauce. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry quickly, ensuring the beef is evenly coated.

#### 6. **Finish and Serve**:
Sprinkle the green onion tops into the pan and give it a quick stir.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful ginger and scallion beef stir-fry!