What Is Cornstarch and How Can I Use It?
Cornstarch rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 2,554 recipes to cook with it.
What is cornstarch?
Corn starch , cornstarch , or cornflour is the starch of the corn grain obtained from the endosperm of the corn kernel. It has a distinctive appearance and feel when mixed raw with water or milk, giving easily to gentle pressure but resisting sudden pressure. It is usually included as an anticaking agent in powdered sugar.
For this reason, recipes calling for powdered sugar often require at least light cooking to remove the raw corn starch taste. Corn starch or cornflour is also used as a thickening agent in soups and liquid-based foods, such as sauces, gravies and custard.
As the starch is heated, the molecular chains unravel, allowing them to collide with other starch chains to form a mesh, thickening the liquid.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (128g)Where found
Cornstarch is usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Cornstarch is a member of the Cereal Grains and Pasta US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does cornstarch weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 128 grams |
Related
Cereal Grains and Pasta
| In Chinese: | 玉米淀粉 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | maïzena | |
| en español: | maicena |
Recipes using cornstarch
There are 2554 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Air-fryer Crispy Thyme Roasted Potatoes
Have some thyme to roast potatoes but are short on time. Using your air-fryer, you can roast potatoes in a flash. Crispy classic Thyme Roasted Potatoes with a modern twist.
Blueberry French Toast Sandwiches
Golden French toast stuffed with warm blueberry-maple compote and dusted with powdered sugar. Make weekend brunch feel special with this sweet sandwich.
Chow Mein in Chanterelle Sauce with Fresh Herbs
Vegan. I always wondered how would chanterelles taste with typical ingredients of Chinese cuisine. Now I know. Of course I wouldn't be myself if I didn't make it my way.
Veg Manchurian
Vegetable Manchurian was a great combo with Egg Fried Rice.We normally make Cauliflower Manchurian as a side dish for Fried Rice.This dish ends up being a clean up dish as you can add all your veggies that you might have left overs and tastes great.
Veg Manchurian
Vegetable Manchurian was a great combo with Egg Fried Rice.We normally make Cauliflower Manchurian as a side dish for Fried Rice.This dish ends up being a clean up dish as you can add all your veggies that you might have left overs and tastes great.
Superb Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream
Love the deep-rich chocolate taste, and the roasted hazelnut just added in another kick. Absolutely to die for.
Double Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies with Orange Frosting
Double Orange Macadamia Nut Cookies with Orange Frosting recipe
Mark's Eggless Pancakes
Egg-free, dairy-free pancakes from a whole wheat and white flour blend with wheat germ. Vegan-friendly, fast, and budget-friendly breakfast that needs nothing but water.
Tom's Bacon Potato Soup
Bacon potato soup built on a base of crisped bacon, butter-softened mirepoix, and tender chunks of potato in a creamy milk broth. Cornstarch-thickened, no canned soup required.
Shrimp Flavored Beef over Rice
My intention was to combine flavors of shrimp and beef inside the meat as well as inside the sauce..
Pork Hock with Pickled Sweet Red Pepper
I like this sour flavor. The best over buckwheat, but all is fine when over rice, potatoes, noodles, or just with lettuce mix. You may use pickled grilled red pepper.
Chicken Stir-Fry
Quick Chinese chicken stir-fry with broccoli, carrots, and celery in a savory soy-ginger sauce. Marinate 30 minutes, cook in 10 for a weeknight dinner that beats takeout.
Hot & Sour Mushroom Soba Soup
Hot and sour mushroom soup with sliced mushrooms, bamboo shoots, rice vinegar, and white pepper, ladled over Japanese soba noodles. A 30-minute lighter take on the Chinese takeout classic.
Dutch Pancakes with Spicy Apples
Dutch pancake with spicy apples is a puffed, golden oven pancake cut into wedges and smothered in cinnamon-glazed apples with a sweet sour cream dollop. A dramatic, custardy brunch centerpiece.
Mini Pancakes with Berry Sauce
Light mini pancakes made with yogurt and egg whites, served with a homemade cornstarch-thickened berry sauce. A leaner brunch stack that doesn't taste like a compromise.
Favorite Beef & Broccoli
Simple ingredients and authentic technique get this sensational Broccoli Beef stirfry on the table in a flash. Faster than delivery or takeout!
Favorite Beef & Broccoli
Simple ingredients and authentic technique get this sensational Broccoli Beef stirfry on the table in a flash. Faster than delivery or takeout!
Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
Whole wheat buttermilk pancakes with a quick blueberry-lemon sauce. Honey-sweetened, lighter on fat thanks to egg substitute, and finished with a glossy fresh blueberry pour. A 30-minute breakfast win.
Best Apple Crumble Pie
Apple crumble pie cooks tart green apples on the stovetop with mace and lemon, then bakes them in a flaky shell under a buttery cookie-crumb topping. A streusel-style pie that skips the soggy bottom.
Manchow Soup
This is a Chinese-style soup popular in Indian Chinese cuisine due to its ease of preparation and hot spicy taste. The soup uses a spicies that adds lot of flavor to the soup.
Blueberry 'N' Spice Sauce
Blueberry spice sauce simmers fresh berries with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon for a glossy dessert topping. 15 minutes from saucepan to spoon, ideal for ice cream and pancakes.
Homemade Sweet Square
Homemade sweet squares, chewy cornstarch-set candy in the style of Turkish delight, flavored with pineapple and cinnamon, dotted with candied fruit, and topped with chocolate candies. A fun treat for kids.
Chocolate Ice Cream
Old-fashioned chocolate ice cream for a hand-crank or electric churn. Cornstarch-thickened custard with semi-sweet chocolate, evaporated milk, whipping cream, and vanilla. Big batch built for porch socials.
