How to Use cornstarch in a Sentence

cornstarch

noun

• I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, lime juice, cornstarch and tamari or soy sauce until smooth.
  — Cathy Barrow, The Denver Post, 26 Aug. 2019
• In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks, other half of sugar and cornstarch.
  — Josie Sexton, The Know, 28 Aug. 2019
• Reduce mixer speed to medium-low and beat in cornstarch mixture.
  — Tara Bench, Country Living, 6 Sep. 2019
• Sprinkle with the lemon juice, sugar and cornstarch; toss thoroughly.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2019
• Remove from heat and gradually whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
  — Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 1 Aug. 2019
• Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl, then sprinkle the sugar mixture over the berries and toss to combine well.
  — Dallas News, 20 Aug. 2019
• In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and pepper together.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 31 July 2019
• In a large bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2019
• Loosen up the cornstarch slurry (which will have settled) and add a third of it to the wok, pouring into the liquid (not on top of the tofu), and stir.
  — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2019
• Sprinkle in the sugar, add the honey and cornstarch (or arrowroot powder), and, using a wood spoon, stir to combine.
  — Marcy Goldman, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2019
• If the stain is a grease stain from butter, oil, bike grease, or a similar product, using absorbent cornstarch is recommended.
  — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024
• The custard is made using milk, cornstarch, vanilla bean, sugar and egg yolks, according to All Recipes.
  — Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024
• In a medium bowl, mix together the blueberries, granulated sugar, lemon zest and cornstarch.
  — Chris Ross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2019
• Cook about 3 to 5 minutes until the sugar and cornstarch are incorporated.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Aug. 2019
• In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 to 2 tablespoons water (just enough to form a slurry), then stir it into the sauce, which should thicken almost immediately.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
• Remove from the heat and stir in the cornstarch and salt.
  — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 27 Sep. 2019
• Dust off the excess cornstarch from the tofu and place the cubes in the pan.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2021
• Toss the bowl two to three times to gently coat the tofu with the cornstarch.
  — Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2023
• Just Stop Oil said the paint was made of cornstarch and would dissolve in the rain.
  — Brian Melley, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2024
• In a bowl, whisk the cornstarch, kosher salt, and white pepper.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2021
• For a gluten-free sauce, a slurry made of cornstarch and broth does the trick.
  — oregonlive, 24 Nov. 2019
• To make the sauce, whisk together ¼ cup of the half-and-half and the cornstarch in a small bowl and set aside.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2023
• In a large bowl, evenly coat the three cheeses with cornstarch.
  — Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2022
• In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, cornstarch, and rice vinegar.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2021
• Stop blender; add flour, cornstarch, and salt; and puree 1 minute more.
  — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 30 Apr. 2020
• In one, whisk together the egg and salt; in the other, add the cornstarch.
  — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2022
• Along with a hearty dose of cornstarch, the rice flour became the base of my breading.
  — Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2022
• Toss the fruit with 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice and zest, cornstarch, and a pinch of kosher salt.
  — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 28 July 2021
• The bread is made from egg whites, sugar and cornstarch.
  — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2020

Last Updated: 11 Nov 2024