How to Thicken Liquid with Cornstarch

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Combine one tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water.. Whisk the mixture.. Test the thickness of the cornstarch mixture.

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Combine one tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water.

Step 1

Combine one tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water.

2

Whisk the mixture.

Step 2

Whisk the mixture.

3

Test the thickness of the cornstarch mixture.

Step 3

Test the thickness of the cornstarch mixture.

4

Add a cooked cornstarch mixture to liquids for more control.

Step 4

Add a cooked cornstarch mixture to liquids for more control.

5

Add an uncooked cornstarch mixture to liquids for a quick fix.

Step 5

Add an uncooked cornstarch mixture to liquids for a quick fix.

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Turn the stove to a medium heat setting.

Step 6

Turn the stove to a medium heat setting.

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Cook until the cornstarch and liquid mixture begins to bubble.

Step 7

Cook until the cornstarch and liquid mixture begins to bubble.

8

Stir the cornstarch and liquid mixture for two more minutes.

Step 8

Stir the cornstarch and liquid mixture for two more minutes.

9

Check the consistency of the cornstarch and liquid mixture.

Step 9

Check the consistency of the cornstarch and liquid mixture.

10

Thin out the cornstarch and liquid mixture with water.

Step 10

Thin out the cornstarch and liquid mixture with water.

11

Add more cornstarch to the recipe.

Step 11

Add more cornstarch to the recipe.

12

Alter the taste of the recipe if necessary.

Step 12

Alter the taste of the recipe if necessary.

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