Cookbook:Cornstarch Slurry
| Cornstarch Slurry | |
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| Yield | 3 tbsp |
| Difficulty |  |
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A cornstarch slurry is a mixture of a cold liquid with cornstarch. It is used as a thickening agent, and is particularly common in Asian sauces. A typical cornstarch slurry will consist of 2 parts cold water and 1 part cornstarch. The slurry can then be slowly stirred into hot sauces until the desired consistency is reached.
Ingredients
[edit | edit source]- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Procedure
[edit | edit source]- Pour the cornstarch in a cup.
- Add water and mix thoroughly with a fork. Re-mix as needed to keep the cornstarch in suspension.