Could You Use Cornstarch?
Cornstarch Is Most Commonly Used to Thicken Liquid-Based Foods Like Soups, Stews, Sauces, or Custards. When Used Correctly and in Appropriate Amounts...
Cornstarch is most commonly used to thicken liquid-based foods like soups, stews, sauces, or custards. When used correctly and in appropriate amounts, cornstarch is translucent and tasteless. Cornstarch also has plenty of uses outside the kitchen—read more on creative ways to use cornstarch around the house here.
What can you use cornstarch for?
12 Ways to Use Cornstarch
- Egg Substitute in Baked Goods. ...
- Make Fluffy Omelets. ...
- Make Crispy Waffles. ...
- Mix With All-Purpose Flour When You Don't Have Cake Flour. ...
- Thicken Sauces. ...
- Thicken Fruit Pie Fillings. ...
- Untie Knots. ...
- Make Crispy Gluten-Free Fried Coatings.
What happens if you use cornstarch instead of flour?
Unlike flour, cornstarch has no real flavor to mask, results in a shiny, glossy sauce and it has twice the thickening power of flour–so use 1 tablespoon of cornstarch for every 2 tablespoons of flour your recipe calls for.