@@IqraKhanisaboss021 Thanks. It's okay. I've adjusted. It was hard at first, but I had to "let go" of what I dreamed life was supposed to be. So, now, I live in the moment. That's my way, now.
My mother and father never taught me how to cook nor did other adults in the Children's Home I was placed in because most of them didn't know how to cook much. Over the years I've gained an interest in cooking and also learning techniques like your video. Love your teachings and it's very helpful.
I came here looking for alternatives to Corn Starch as it's not readily available in any stores in my area. This is a fantastic video. Very informative. Thank you.
Thanks but can you try a true panel of thickners. Agar, Tapioca, Cornstarch, potato starch, all purpose flour, then their consistency when the dish is cooled, cause some get runny others get "snotty", etc.
I'm learning how to cook and having trouble with thickening gravy or sauces. I watched your videos and you make it look so easy. When you have beef stock (juice after cooking a pot roast, I add flour/water mixture slowly but it does not thicken within 3-5 minutes.......:(
Good explanation, nice channel. I'd love to have other suggestion by the chef about other "unconventional" thickening agents, such as tapioca, agar agar, xanthan, eggs... Would be really appreciated :-)
I love the first method! I did it with Becel margarine and flour and it worked great. I've tried making a roux before but I found it too easy to somehow screw it up! D:
I first saw Julia Child make a beurre manie when she was making Coq au vin. I thought it was a little unusual because it was my understanding that one of the reasons you cook a roux is you use dry heat to cook out that raw flour flavor. You don't get that with this method?
With the beurre manie method you don't get the raw flour taste because the butter/flour paste tends to dissolve more evenly in the liquid. It's a simple way to thicken a liquid (soup, sauce, etc.) For best results, add only a small amount of the butter/flour paste at a time, stirring well between additions.
I make a 'protein pudding' for dialysis patients, start by putting a Nepro drink in the blender, and then adding an enormous amount of pure egg white protein powder. I'd like to thicken up the Nepro a bit before adding the protein - is there a thickening agent that can be dumped into a blender contaigning a cold/room temperture liquid meal? All the ones I've come across so far require cooking.
One of my friends was telling me that one way to thicken gravy is to add a little bit tapioca (without rice). Could you just add a little bit of flour and ordinary margarine together as alternative?
My only gripe, You can literaly see a line around the pan so its really not that hard to tell if you reduced something by 1/3rd or anything else unless its a weird number. But a 1/3 or 1.2 is simple. ;p
Whenever I thicken a soup or stew with a roux, I tend to end up with a crust or blackened burned crap on the bottom of the pan. Especially if reheating for another meal. How do you avoid this?
What would be the best thickener for a sauce that I'm baking with chicken breasts. I was thinking of adding cornstarch to the sauce prior to baking the chicken. My hopes is to allow the sauce to thicken while baking the chicken. Although most sauces I use becomes diluted by the moisture in the breast, this is why I wanted a thickener. But I usually would transfer the sauce from the baking pan to a sauce pan with a little water and cornstarch. I would like to eliminate the sauce pan step. Any ideas?
Matthew Millard adding corn starch before is great I'd you know exactly what measurements you have because it doesn't actually thicken until the heat is applied if you wing out you may end up with slightly thicker runny water or a sauce that looks like pumpkin pie
I recently made mushroom broth and followed the recipe faithfully, but felt it was too runny. Could I use cornstarch as illustrated to thicken it as shown?
Very little, maybe a teaspoon of butter and flour. It really depends on how thick you'd like the resulting sauce to be, but a cup of liquid is a very small amount and it will thicken quickly.
I like this vid just one thing when I was at catering collage what you called browning the flower I was told it was called burning it LOL guess my tutor was wrong lol
Yes! Add the flour just after you've browned the meat and/or vegetables. See this recipe as an example: www.foodell.com/recipes/beef-bourguignon-beef-stew
Thank you for sharing. I'm home now, became disabled, so I cook more. And, it's wonderful you share a way to save money.
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@@IqraKhanisaboss021 Thanks. It's okay. I've adjusted. It was hard at first, but I had to "let go" of what I dreamed life was supposed to be. So, now, I live in the moment. That's my way, now.
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You are delightful. Can't believe I've never seen this video after 10 years
You are welcome - I'm happy you found it useful!
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My mother and father never taught me how to cook nor did other adults in the Children's Home I was placed in because most of them didn't know how to cook much. Over the years I've gained an interest in cooking and also learning techniques like your video. Love your teachings and it's very helpful.
@CSRT4 Ever i would love to learn more.
your comment made me smile. i'm glad you're doing alright. :)
Your clear tender voice makes the learning experience more interesting, really. Thank you for all the great tips😊👍!
Wow this was a clear and understandable video... I like her as a teacher
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I came here looking for alternatives to Corn Starch as it's not readily available in any stores in my area. This is a fantastic video. Very informative. Thank you.
I just noticed her last video was 4 years ago! I loved this video! Please come back!
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Thank you! I have a hard time “reducing” sauces using just heat. And I am often pressed for time after work. This is helpful.
Thanks! I made the gravy too watery on thanksgiving and this helped me make it creamy again 😂
8 years late but still an awesome video.
clear language ...professional approach ....educational and useful ...well done
Hell yeah u saved me a trip to the store. Was going to get corn starch to thicken my teryaki sauce but butter and flour will do thanks alot.
Very nice video, compact and informative, thank you!
This video was very helpful for my Thanksgiving needs! Thank you Susan! Have a great holiday!
Love a left handed chef!
Thank you for the video, my question is; Do you cover the saucepan during the process?
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is there a winner? I've always been taught corn starch is the best way.
I'd say you're correct with MOST dishes, but not all. Gumbo for example like she mentioned needs a brown rue to make it the correct and best way.
Great info Susan. Thanx for sharing!
Corn starch rules. Fast, easy, no mess.
Great tips! Really helpful
Thanks but can you try a true panel of thickners. Agar, Tapioca, Cornstarch, potato starch, all purpose flour, then their consistency when the dish is cooled, cause some get runny others get "snotty", etc.
thank you for this. I have used it as the starter for my lessons on making sauces.
I'm learning how to cook and having trouble with thickening gravy or sauces. I watched your videos and you make it look so easy. When you have beef stock (juice after cooking a pot roast, I add flour/water mixture slowly but it does not thicken within 3-5 minutes.......:(
ColleenH65 is it under heat? all these need to at least be simmering
Use potato starch for gravy. It will thicken almost instantly with no floury taste and will give it a nice gloss too.
Thank you! Your video helped me alot today!😊❤
Good explanation, nice channel. I'd love to have other suggestion by the chef about other "unconventional" thickening agents, such as tapioca, agar agar, xanthan, eggs... Would be really appreciated :-)
Quick and concise. Thank you!
IT 'S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT I'M NEARLY SIXTY BUT I ONLY THICKENED A GRAVY FOR THE FIRST TIME,LAST NIGHT.GRAVY,CURRY AND SAUCES MAKE THE MEAL!
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I love the first method! I did it with Becel margarine and flour and it worked great. I've tried making a roux before but I found it too easy to somehow screw it up! D:
Sauces are the hardest part for me, yet a good sauce makes a great meal.
How about another video for the Ketogenic folks?
You made me understand how to use starch... Fish stew I'm coming for youuuuu
I first saw Julia Child make a beurre manie when she was making Coq au vin. I thought it was a little unusual because it was my understanding that one of the reasons you cook a roux is you use dry heat to cook out that raw flour flavor. You don't get that with this method?
With the beurre manie method you don't get the raw flour taste because the butter/flour paste tends to dissolve more evenly in the liquid. It's a simple way to thicken a liquid (soup, sauce, etc.) For best results, add only a small amount of the butter/flour paste at a time, stirring well between additions.
Very good video was excellent
Any suggestions on how to thicken my seafood boil sauce I’d prefer it to be less runny. Thank you for any advice given 🤗
I would try whisking some cornstarch with water to make a wet paste and then whisk this into the seafood boil liquid.
I make a 'protein pudding' for dialysis patients, start by putting a Nepro drink in the blender, and then adding an enormous amount of pure egg white protein powder. I'd like to thicken up the Nepro a bit before adding the protein - is there a thickening agent that can be dumped into a blender contaigning a cold/room temperture liquid meal? All the ones I've come across so far require cooking.
What about if I just want to thicken cream for a pasta what method would you use
One of my friends was telling me that one way to thicken gravy is to add a little bit tapioca (without rice). Could you just add a little bit of flour and ordinary margarine together as alternative?
Which is best to thicken a stew??
Nice video!
Does pancake mix work? I don’t have anything you mentioned
Can I do this for desserts as well
Thank u for the tips. The tomatoes of my sau e were to watery
My only gripe, You can literaly see a line around the pan so its really not that hard to tell if you reduced something by 1/3rd or anything else unless its a weird number. But a 1/3 or 1.2 is simple. ;p
Can we use corn flour in tomato ketchup?
great video
Thank you so much. If I wanted to thicken say, a corned beef stew Corn starch method or beef stock with a rue. Has anyone tried
Are you still cooking that dish? Be careful, because I'm not sure it's still safe to eat -- since you didn't get an answer.
Brilliant video. Thanks, Susan
What would be the best thickening agent for shave ice syrup? Thank you very much.
Whenever I thicken a soup or stew with a roux, I tend to end up with a crust or blackened burned crap on the bottom of the pan. Especially if reheating for another meal. How do you avoid this?
How much cornstarch mixed with how much cold water, anyone have the answer?
What would be the best thickener for a sauce that I'm baking with chicken breasts. I was thinking of adding cornstarch to the sauce prior to baking the chicken. My hopes is to allow the sauce to thicken while baking the chicken. Although most sauces I use becomes diluted by the moisture in the breast, this is why I wanted a thickener. But I usually would transfer the sauce from the baking pan to a sauce pan with a little water and cornstarch. I would like to eliminate the sauce pan step. Any ideas?
Matthew Millard adding corn starch before is great I'd you know exactly what measurements you have because it doesn't actually thicken until the heat is applied if you wing out you may end up with slightly thicker runny water or a sauce that looks like pumpkin pie
Can I thicken can soup for a thick gravy with a roux?
I recently made mushroom broth and followed the recipe faithfully, but felt it was too runny. Could I use cornstarch as illustrated to thicken it as shown?
Thank you so much, this was so helpful!
Rule of thumb for butter/flour roux per cups of broth?
Thanks great video
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Very Informative video thank you
Thank you, you just saved me
Thank you for the nice comments - glad you find the videos useful!
Thanks . My doubt is cleared
I like to use Granny Smith apples for my apple pie. I like for my “juice” to be thicker. How do I achieve that goal?
Tossing your apple slices with flour prior to filling the pie will help to thicken the liquid that escapes during cooking. Thanks for asking!
What about egg yolks?
How much roux for a cup of liquid would you use.....thank you
Very little, maybe a teaspoon of butter and flour. It really depends on how thick you'd like the resulting sauce to be, but a cup of liquid is a very small amount and it will thicken quickly.
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Thank you
can you use bierre manie to mac and cheese
Can i try thickening my strawberry syrup with the 2nd method for my cheesecake?
Yes
You're just.......awesome!!!!😊
I cant use any corn products is there another option to avoid corn starch
Try arrowroot. You can use the same quantity as you would corn starch but cook it just a bit longer.
When you add stock to roux is the liquid cold or hot?
Thank you.
Sanja Hunt cold or room temp the heat I'd what reacts and causes the thickening
what method do you recommend me for thickening worcestershire sauce?
Ashley Flores why are you thickening Worcestershire
That's an enormous spoon for the size of the pan. That's quite funny.
Is that a painting of Henry Vlll in the back?
I like this vid just one thing when I was at catering collage what you called browning the flower I was told it was called burning it LOL guess my tutor was wrong lol
Why does corn starch make the sauce taste sour? I believe potato starch is perhaps better.
does this work with stews?
Yes! Add the flour just after you've browned the meat and/or vegetables. See this recipe as an example: www.foodell.com/recipes/beef-bourguignon-beef-stew
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thanks was perfect
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What about curry?
thickin apple sauce
yes very good vid
Thank u!
The handle saucepan is in dangerous position
How to ticken up large volumes
bcuz u lots of these at one time. in the restaurant business we always used corn starch
Can't you just use flour by itself?
I have tried these methods but the flower/cornstarch separates from the liquid
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Wow, no egg yolk?
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