How to Use cornstarch in a Sentence

cornstarch

noun
  • I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cornstarch and salt.
    Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 27 Sep. 2019
  • The first is to use cornstarch in the batter to get a nice crunch.
    Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Feb. 2018
  • 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
  • Make the stir-fry: In a medium bowl, combine the cornstarch and salt.
    Chris Ross, charlotteobserver, 17 Apr. 2018
  • 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
  • Place back on heat, bring to a boil and add cornstarch slurry.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Add the flax to the burger mixture along with the cornstarch and stir well to combine.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 20 June 2018
  • Sprinkle the top of the dough lightly with more cornstarch.
    Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Instructions: Whisk ½ cup of the white wine with the cornstarch.
    Fox News, 14 Feb. 2018
  • In a bowl, mix together the sugar and cornstarch, and add to the cream cheese.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2020
  • Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and return the mixture to a boil.
    Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 20 July 2019
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the cornstarch mixture.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2021
  • Put one half teaspoon cornstarch in the palm of your hand (do not use talc).
    Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2020
  • Return the saucepan to medium heat and add cornstarch paste.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Toss half the mixture with the tofu, then toss in cornstarch.
    Melissa Clark, The Seattle Times, 1 Oct. 2018
  • Just Stop Oil said that the orange cornstarch will dissolve in the rain.
    News Desk, Artforum, 20 June 2024
  • Sprinkle the stain with a thick layer (one-fourth inch) of cornstarch or talcum powder.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Instructions Step 1 In a medium bowl, stir together 1½ teaspoons of the vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, the wine, ½ teaspoon of the sugar, and the cornstarch.
    Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024

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