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Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The Best Ways to Enjoy Potatoes Despite their benefits, these starchy vegetables have been denigrated in some nutrition circles because of associations with high-fat diets.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 13 Feb. 2026
The starchy ingredients in dry shampoos work by absorbing the oil from the scalp—almost like a sponge.
—Fiona Ward, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2026
This method works particularly well for starchy potatoes like Yukon Golds and russets, which benefit from a quick sear to lock in their texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The Best Ways to Enjoy Potatoes Despite their benefits, these starchy vegetables have been denigrated in some nutrition circles because of associations with high-fat diets.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 13 Feb. 2026
The starchy ingredients in dry shampoos work by absorbing the oil from the scalp—almost like a sponge.
—Fiona Ward, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2026
This method works particularly well for starchy potatoes like Yukon Golds and russets, which benefit from a quick sear to lock in their texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for starchy
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starchy. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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starchy
adjective
starchier; starchiest
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling starch
starchy foods
2
: consisting of or marked by formality or stiffness
starchiness
noun
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