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post #1 of 7
12/21/04 at 6:16pm
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What is Cornstach and what does it do.. Also what is it used for. And lastly what does it taste like... I mean what flavor does it add to the food you put it into. :chef:
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post #2 of 7
12/22/04 at 6:16am
Off the top of head, it helps thickens sauces/gravies.
What does it taste like? I don't know what else to say, but it taste like corn starch?
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post #3 of 7
12/22/04 at 7:47am
I don't think corn starch has a flavor but it's main purpose is as a thickening agent and sometimes as part of a dry batter for frying items.
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post #4 of 7
12/22/04 at 12:51pm
Yes to all of the above. It is also used in addition to, or in place of, flour in baked goods. No flavor--just a very chalky texture.
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post #5 of 7
12/25/04 at 10:38am
There is one recipe I mknow where cornstartch is used in its raw form for a distinct flavour. the square is called a nanimo bar. make this recipe and you capture the essence of cornstarch...

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post #6 of 7
12/26/04 at 5:30am
You mean nanaimo? I don't recall cornstarch in that one... :confused:
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post #7 of 7
1/5/05 at 8:35am
Blanc Mange, roughly speaking, is a cornstarch pudding, and is cheap to make
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