How to Use cornstarch in a Sentence

cornstarch

noun
  • I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cornstarch and salt.
    Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 27 Sep. 2019
  • The first is to use cornstarch in the batter to get a nice crunch.
    Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Feb. 2018
  • Dust off the excess cornstarch from the tofu and place the cubes in the pan.
    BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2021
  • Toss the bowl two to three times to gently coat the tofu with the cornstarch.
    Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Whisk in the cornstarch, salt, and ½ teaspoon of the cardamom.
    Ellen Gray, Saveur, 15 May 2025
  • Just Stop Oil said the paint was made of cornstarch and would dissolve in the rain.
    Brian Melley, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2024
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup of the milk.
    Jill Warren Lucas, charlotteobserver, 5 Sep. 2017
  • In a bowl, whisk the cornstarch, kosher salt, and white pepper.
    BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2021
  • For a gluten-free sauce, a slurry made of cornstarch and broth does the trick.
    oregonlive, 24 Nov. 2019
  • To make the sauce, whisk together ¼ cup of the half-and-half and the cornstarch in a small bowl and set aside.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2023
  • In a large bowl, evenly coat the three cheeses with cornstarch.
    Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2022
  • In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, cornstarch, and rice vinegar.
    BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Stop blender; add flour, cornstarch, and salt; and puree 1 minute more.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 30 Apr. 2020
  • In one, whisk together the egg and salt; in the other, add the cornstarch.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Make the stir-fry: In a medium bowl, combine the cornstarch and salt.
    Chris Ross, charlotteobserver, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Toss the nectarines in a small bowl with the cornstarch, sugar and lemon juice.
    Ellise Pierce, star-telegram.com, 4 July 2017
  • Along with a hearty dose of cornstarch, the rice flour became the base of my breading.
    Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Toss the fruit with 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice and zest, cornstarch, and a pinch of kosher salt.
    Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 28 July 2021
  • The bread is made from egg whites, sugar and cornstarch.
    Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2020
  • Place back on heat, bring to a boil and add cornstarch slurry.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2021
  • Add the flax to the burger mixture along with the cornstarch and stir well to combine.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 20 June 2018
  • Sprinkle the top of the dough lightly with more cornstarch.
    Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Combine a 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch with an equal amount of wine, and add to the pot.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Instructions: Whisk ½ cup of the white wine with the cornstarch.
    Fox News, 14 Feb. 2018
  • In a bowl, mix together the sugar and cornstarch, and add to the cream cheese.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2020
  • In a medium saucepan combine water, maple syrup, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
    Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
  • Sift the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda over the mixture.
    CBS News, 24 May 2026
  • Just whir oat flour and rolled oats in a food processor with some cornstarch, which gives the crust structure, and a little salt.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • Each bite is deeply savory, thanks to peppery, umami-rich onion soup mix that creates a glossy pan sauce when combined with a touch of cornstarch.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026

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