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Cornstarch Slurry
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
ScaleNo serving count in the source — scale by factor
- cornstarch1 tbsp
- cold water2 tbsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 2 steps
Pour the cornstarch in a cup.
Add water and mix thoroughly with a fork. Re-mix as needed to keep the cornstarch in suspension.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
