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Cornstarch Slurry

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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.

Yield 3 tbsp

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pour the cornstarch in a cup.
  2. 2
    Add water and mix thoroughly with a fork. Re-mix as needed to keep the cornstarch in suspension.

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Cornstarch_Slurry