How to Use cornstarch in a Sentence

cornstarch

noun
  • I used some cornstarch to thicken the gravy.
  • Add the egg, cornstarch and lemon zest and mix well.
    — Sami Tamimi august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The key is to add a touch of cornstarch to the dough.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Sprinkle with the cornstarch and stir to coat.
    — CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Whisk cornstarch with whole milk in a medium saucepan.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
  • Place back on heat, bring to a boil and add cornstarch slurry.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2021
  • The first is to use cornstarch in the batter to get a nice crunch.
    — Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Feb. 2018
  • Stop blender; add flour, cornstarch, and salt; and puree 1 minute more.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 30 Apr. 2020
  • In a large bowl, evenly coat the three cheeses with cornstarch.
    — Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2022
  • Toss tofu sticks in a mix of cornstarch, spices, and sesame seeds.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Toss tofu sticks in a mix of cornstarch, spices, and sesame seeds.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
  • In a bowl, whisk the cornstarch, kosher salt, and white pepper.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2021
  • That’s the magic of cornstarch for you.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Stir in the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
  • In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, cornstarch, and rice vinegar.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Place cornstarch in a shallow dish.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Then spray them with some olive oil and put a little bit of cornstarch on there.
    — Nicole Pajer, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2020
  • Put one half teaspoon cornstarch in the palm of your hand (do not use talc).
    — Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2020
  • For a gluten-free sauce, a slurry made of cornstarch and broth does the trick.
    — oregonlive, 24 Nov. 2019
  • Add the milk and cornstarch mixture and stir until very thick.
    — Lynne Sherwin, cleveland, 21 July 2022
  • Dust off the excess cornstarch from the tofu and place the cubes in the pan.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2021
  • Transfer to a medium bowl and toss to coat with cornstarch and ½ tsp.
    — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Toss the bowl two to three times to gently coat the tofu with the cornstarch.
    — Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Add cornstarch or flour and cook for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
    — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Toss half the mixture with the tofu, then toss in cornstarch.
    — Melissa Clark, The Seattle Times, 1 Oct. 2018
  • Evenly sprinkle the cornstarch over the top and stir again.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Toss the nectarines in a small bowl with the cornstarch, sugar and lemon juice.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 4 July 2017
  • Next, slough off the cornstarch with a toothbrush and then repeat on the back side.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Along with a hearty dose of cornstarch, the rice flour became the base of my breading.
    — Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Give the cornstarch-ketchup mixture a stir in its bowl, then stir it into the pan.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 July 2020

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