How to Thicken a Sauce with Corn Starch - NoReicpeRequired.com

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2011
  • You can use this technique to quickly thicken a sauce without the risk of the sauce breaking (like butter may do), or the time it takes to make a roux. Just a bit of corn starch and water, added to a lot liquid and you're good to go.
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  • @donnashorts1
    @donnashorts1 13 років тому +12

    I like this, it reminded me to use cornstarch more often, I always try using flour and invariably end up with lumps and a big big mess. thank you.

  • @watsonspuzzle
    @watsonspuzzle 9 років тому +3

    I never have any problems making gravy with a roux base, but I love the smooth and satiny texture of a cornstarch base. Thanks for showing us how it's done.

  • @secondcomingpro
    @secondcomingpro 4 роки тому +4

    The full thickening power

  • @purplepearl1809
    @purplepearl1809 3 роки тому +2

    God bless you!! This is wat I needed, never used corn starch before but now it's on my list. Love your video👍👍👍

  • @bettyescookingchannel
    @bettyescookingchannel 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your recipe for thickening up the sauce.

  • @kede21556
    @kede21556 7 років тому +8

    Thank you so much!!! I never make perfect gravy!!! it's always lumpy or still THIN...I followed your instructions to a T even though I had much more sauce than you but I continued to add the sauce to a small amount of starch until I got the desired texture then BOOM!!!

  • @surftx11
    @surftx11 Рік тому

    Excellent video, succinctly done, great job explaining it as well.

  • @LennefalkStudios
    @LennefalkStudios 2 роки тому

    Really useful, thanks for sharing!

  • @tonymarkham229
    @tonymarkham229 5 років тому +6

    The Metal spoon!!

  • @alexsterling4718
    @alexsterling4718 3 роки тому

    Very good and well done

  • @PoeLemic
    @PoeLemic 3 роки тому

    Thank you for showing us this. I really need to use this in Chinese Food. Also, I plan to try some Xanthan Gum in chinese also. Thanks.

  • @skosankje
    @skosankje 5 років тому +34

    Very cool , but if I used a meatl spoon on that same very pan, my wife would come Unglued lol ...

    • @meetpenny_
      @meetpenny_ 4 роки тому +1

      I was dying on the inside

    • @alexsterling4718
      @alexsterling4718 3 роки тому +2

      That's too funny! We must have the same wife and don't know it. Hahahaha

    • @alexciabailey7935
      @alexciabailey7935 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah that metal spoon made my eye twitch 🤣

    • @grahampalmer
      @grahampalmer Рік тому

      A metal spoon on a metal, non-teflon type, pan is the norm ie no big deal.

  • @Vikotnick
    @Vikotnick 3 роки тому

    This is a good and easy way of doing it. If you want to do it with flour, You would have to start with butter and flour to make a Bechamel base and "toast" off the flower taste.

  • @freakindividual
    @freakindividual 4 роки тому

    luv it...thx for info

  • @AD5GB
    @AD5GB 11 місяців тому

    I've always been frustrated with trying to thicken sauces, drippings etc into gravy with a cornstarch slurry. I could never get it to thicken enough. My mind was always "stuck" on a formula; 2 cups broth to a slurry of 1T cool water and 1T cornstarch. Clearly, for thicker gravies, it's not enough. I can also see that I haven't been using enough heat. Need to step outside of my box a little I guess LOL. Thanks for making this video!!

  • @Mekratrig
    @Mekratrig 5 років тому +2

    Can corstarch be used to thicken a fridge cooled or room tempature fluid like milk. Looking for a way to thicken a protein milk beverage with a taste-neutral additive.
    Also, could arroroot be used for this purpose.

  • @naturallyflorida9052
    @naturallyflorida9052 11 місяців тому

    This'll be perfect for my home made buffalo sauce! Thank you!

  • @stekjesgrigoris6911
    @stekjesgrigoris6911 Рік тому

    I am looking to thicken fruit jelly so that it can stay out of the fridge without issues. Do you think corn starch will work?

  • @dabunnyrabbit2620
    @dabunnyrabbit2620 4 роки тому +1

    can I use it for hot sauce?

  • @suzanneszarai
    @suzanneszarai 2 роки тому

    I thicken my rice pudding a bit with cornstarch. I do see the thickness. Then I let the pudding cool off and it gets watery..... Happened for the second time. Any idea? Thanks

  • @reiiz9942
    @reiiz9942 6 років тому +5

    Can i use all purpose flour?

    • @andrewh3177
      @andrewh3177 5 років тому +1

      This method is actually the opposition to using flour. Cornstarch is pretty neutral in flavor and is good for thickening in situations where you might need to just quickly thicken something. Flour needs to be cooked before using as the thickener and it also adds an awesome nutty/toasty flavor. To use AP flour melt some butter or oil in a pan and add flour to that to make a paste called a roux, cook it on medium/low heat until it is toasty and slightly browned

  • @davidigleniec2483
    @davidigleniec2483 Рік тому

    Ty Sir

  • @arielvega6344
    @arielvega6344 11 місяців тому

    You ever heard of the comdian David Landau?

  • @chumooskie5527
    @chumooskie5527 4 роки тому +1

    mmm thick orange juice

  • @prudencemayes6938
    @prudencemayes6938 7 років тому +2

    I make this beef n broccoli Chinese dish in my crockpot it calls for beef stock&few other liquids how can i get it to thicken up it calls for 2tbls of cornstarch&4 tabls of water. It doesnt wrk just adds more liquid. If u could help me w/the ratio id be soooo appreciative!😊 love ur bideos!

    • @DaveBeaulieu
      @DaveBeaulieu  7 років тому +1

      +Prudence Mayes thicker with have more thinking power. Most important, make sure u bring it to a boil for full effect

  • @internalinjectiontrulyhere6182
    @internalinjectiontrulyhere6182 2 роки тому +1

    Side note

  • @fadedark8958
    @fadedark8958 5 років тому +1

    How do you prevent it from making those clumps of cornstarch in sauces and such?

    • @fadedark8958
      @fadedark8958 5 років тому

      Okay. Thanks.@@OnanBarbarul

    • @OmarLopez-kh3dx
      @OmarLopez-kh3dx 3 роки тому

      Did u find out? His comment is gone

    • @fadedark8958
      @fadedark8958 3 роки тому +1

      @@OmarLopez-kh3dx cold water and mix a lot

    • @mysticzebra5421
      @mysticzebra5421 2 роки тому

      @@fadedark8958 do you have to let the sauce cool down first, or can you put in in while it's still hot?

  • @robertblink4836
    @robertblink4836 4 роки тому

    Can you use plain flower instead of cornstarch

    • @sixbells99
      @sixbells99 3 роки тому

      Not by itself, you would need to make a roux, which is equal parts butter and flour. If you used flour by itself it would just clump up and your sauce would taste of it. That's the beauty of Cornstarch, super easy and no taste.

  • @desertshadow72
    @desertshadow72 6 років тому

    Typo in title. Great video though, thank you

  • @melindaburnside1835
    @melindaburnside1835 2 роки тому

    2 THUMB'S UP 👍👍

  • @tom8181
    @tom8181 Рік тому

    Why dont you just put cornstarch in the drippings?

  • @joellaruggiero315
    @joellaruggiero315 9 років тому

    can i replace corn starch with something else dont have any i want to make a pastry cream

    • @DaveBeaulieu
      @DaveBeaulieu  9 років тому

      Baking is out of my wheelhouse....not sure how to thicken pastry cream. Sorry.

    • @malevolent6462
      @malevolent6462 7 років тому

      I don't know what to use for baking, but if cooking use potato starch. Remember, if you want to get a light syrup consistency use 1 tablespoon of starch for every 1 cup of liquid :)

  • @kitty-rp7bg
    @kitty-rp7bg 2 роки тому

    Thank you 🤣🤣

  • @peanutaxis
    @peanutaxis Рік тому

    Be VERY careful. Add a little at a time, it's thickening power is crazy. You don't want to end up with a cake rather than a sauce!

  • @carolray9156
    @carolray9156 Рік тому

    Cornstarch is supposed to be mixed with COLD WATER!!

  • @internalinjectiontrulyhere6182
    @internalinjectiontrulyhere6182 2 роки тому +1

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