Cornstarch (Noun)
Meaning
Starch prepared from the grains of corn; used in cooking as a thickener.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Mixing the cornstarch with a small amount of cold water will prevent it from forming lumps when added to the sauce.
- To achieve the right consistency, a slurry made from cornstarch and broth is often used in Chinese stir-fry recipes.
- The chef carefully measured out the cornstarch, making sure to add the perfect ratio of thickener to liquid.
- Before adding the filling to the pie crust, the baker stirred in a spoonful of cornstarch to prevent the juices from making the crust soggy.
- In some Japanese desserts, cornstarch is used as a thickening agent to create a smooth, gel-like texture.