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
• 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
• Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and return the mixture to a boil.
  — Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 20 July 2019
• Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the cornstarch mixture.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2021
• Put one half teaspoon cornstarch in the palm of your hand (do not use talc).
  — Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2020
• Return the saucepan to medium heat and add cornstarch paste.
  — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2023
• Stop the mixer once the sugar has dissolved, and sift the cornstarch on top, then turn the mixer on medium speed and mix until the cornstarch is thoroughly mixed in.
  — Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2025