corn starch issue

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hey guys,
when trying to thicken a sauce the recipe calls for a mix of equal parts corn starch and cool water…then mix it into the hot food, let it boil, and it thickens…right? i tried this and for some reason my sauces dont thicken properly or at all…what am i doing wrong?? even this happens when i make custard sometimes :frowning:

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Re: corn starch issue

You may not be using sufficient quantity of corn startch. Boil it on high flame afterwards.

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Re: corn starch issue

may be not enough corn starch. try to make the misture with thicker consistency, i have tried this and don't go crazy stirring unless you think the dish you are cooking is burning, let the corn starch do its magic.

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Re: corn starch issue

firstly, add lesser water when mixing the cornstarch ... can you check if the corn starch isnt too old? coz it doesnt work much if its a year old ...

secondly, Dosa is right , if you stir too much , it wont catch momentum.. so just stir it with a light hand .. and keep it on medium flame ...

Thirdly, if you still feel that the curry hasnt thickened enough, stir two more tablespoons of corn flour in a tiny bit of water and mix it in ... until you get a thick curry ...

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Re: corn starch issue

thanks everyone ill give all the advice a try next time!