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The Angolan method of pounding starchy foods with fat and broth to soften them, combined with Taíno pounding tools and Iberian ingredients, creates a dish that is African in technique, Indigenous in spirit, and Spanish in seasoning.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Cook the instant noodles according to package directions and drain, reserving most of the starchy noodle water.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Too Many Starchy Vegetables In large amounts, starchy veggies like corn or peas can add calories and a lot of carbohydrates to your salad.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
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.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Cook the instant noodles according to package directions and drain, reserving most of the starchy noodle water.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Too Many Starchy Vegetables In large amounts, starchy veggies like corn or peas can add calories and a lot of carbohydrates to your salad.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
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.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starchy. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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