Cornstarch Slurry
Cornstarch slurry, made by mixing equal parts cornstarch and cold water until smooth, serves as a common thickening agent in cooking.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup water at room temperature or slightly warm
Instructions
- Begin by measuring 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and placing it in a small bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of cold water to the bowl containing the cornstarch.
- Stir the mixture with a wire whisk until the cornstarch is completely dissolved, and turns into a smooth paste.
- Gradually introduce 1 cup of water to the cornstarch paste this will make it more runny and easier to pour in recipes.
- Continue stirring until the slurry is thoroughly combined and free of any lumps.
- Your cornstarch slurry is now ready for use!
Notes
- You don't have to add additional water to the slurry. It just makes it easy to add to a recipe. Most recipes are gone to tell you the amount of water and corn starch to mix to make your slurry, so follow the recipe.
- Generally, if you are trying to thicken something like a soup, I start with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/4 cup of cold water for my slurry and let it go in the dish before adding more.
- This is great as a thickening agent in sauces, soups, or other recipes that need thickening. When mixing the slurry into your dish, add it slowly to prevent clumping.
- Cornstarch is a safe option for those with gluten sensitivities.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 0.5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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