Using baking soda to marinate the meat is a good way to soften the meat when cooked. My mother used this marinating method when cooking meat from an old cow. She will then use the meat in stews or soups after it is fried making the dish something with varying textures. The way the meat is prepared in this video reminds me of times when our mother would look for ways to make sure we, as children, would get to enjoy the would-have-been-tough meat and prepared it in a simple manner yet remains delectable. The method to cook rice is something worth trying and something to share.
