How to make a Cornstarch Slurry
Whisk up a cornstarch slurry in a hurry and make a glossy, thick sauce or stew!
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Servings: 2 tablespoons
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Whisk the water into the cornstarch.
- Continue whisking until smooth.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into your hot liquid or sauce that you are thickening.
- Whisk constantly until it reaches the desired consistency.
Notes
- Add the liquid to the dry cornstarch to keep lumps down.
- Whisk the ingredients together until smooth to avoid lumps. If you have some you can always strain it through a sieve if needed.
- Add the cornstarch slurry a small amount at a time to allow the sauce to thicken. You don’t want to overdo it.
- Whisk constantly once added to the sauce to ensure even mixing and thickening.
- You can also use arrowroot powder or tapioca starch.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespons | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Sodium: 2mg
