How to Use starchy in a Sentence

starchy

adjective

• The starchy liquid that clings to them lends body to the broth.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 18 Jan. 2022
• That starchy slurry on the outside of the potatoes is what crisps up in the oven.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2023
• Add 7 cups of the turkey stock and stir to scrape up the starchy coating on the bottom of pan.
  — Cathy Jakicic, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2020
• Yams are a dry, starchy root vegetable with rough skin that looks a bit like the bark of a tree.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 7 July 2023
• My kitchen did not fill with a rich, starchy smell as the beans transformed from raw to cooked.
  — New York Times, 3 Feb. 2021
• Yams Yams are a dry, starchy root vegetable with rough skin that looks a bit like the bark of a tree.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2023
• Serve with salsa to bring up the flavor and balance the starchy masa.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 14 Oct. 2023
• The shell of the comforter is somewhat soft, not overly stiff and starchy, and there’s no fluff to it at all.
  — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2024
• Whether mashed, fried, baked or boiled, potatoes are a beloved starchy staple around the world.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
• The chickpeas don’t need to be rinsed; the starchy liquid that coats them helps to lightly thicken the sauce.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2021
• Sources of carbs are grains, starchy vegetables, dairy and fruit.
  — Caroline L. Young, M.s., R.d., L.d., Good Housekeeping, 27 Oct. 2022
• Rinse the soaked rice three times, draining the starchy water until the water runs clear.
  — Felicia Campbell, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
• Without the bourgeoisie’s staid and starchy mores, there is no bohemia.
  — Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2021
• So, find an out-of-the-way McDonald’s and treat yourself to a free and starchy lunch on Thursday.
  — oregonlive, 10 July 2023
• Leave to soak for at least 20 minutes, then wash the rice by swirling it around with your hand and draining off the starchy water.
  — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2022
• Rye is a delightfully starchy and sweet flour with hints of green or black tea.
  — Tara Jensen, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
• That corn was true corn — starchy, white, each kernel as big as an adult incisor.
  — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2022
• But, the vitamins paired with the starchy coating can add shine and may promote stronger hair.
  — Brittany Loggins, Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023
• These starchy spuds mash well, giving the mashed potatoes a creamy, rich texture.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2023
• Just make sure to save some of that glorious starchy water for your sauce first.
  — Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 10 July 2023
• It’s the starchy stem and roots that can be fermented into dough for bread and porridge.
  — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 July 2022
• The Potato Dog is a combination of crunchy, sweet, starchy, salty and spicy on one stick.
  — Shaena Montanari, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2020
• Carb-rich diets, cooking, and starchy vegetables were part of the lives of both species.
  — Mike Wehner, BGR, 11 May 2021
• Ten gallons of starchy cane juice will boil down into about a gallon of syrup.
  — New York Times, 8 Dec. 2020
• The starchy grains are ideal for making rich, creamy rice pudding.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
• Add some of the starchy water to integrate the sauce and pasta, says Iocco.
  — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
• Even though both are starchy tubers, sweet potatoes and yams are not the same species or even in the same family.
  — Shaena Montanari, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2020
• With white rice, the grain is polished in a way that removes two parts—the bran and embryo—and leaves a starchy section called the endosperm.
  — Cynthia Sass, Rd, Health.com, 1 July 2021
• The secret to the creamy sauce is reserving a cup of the starchy pasta water, which binds the cheeses to the pasta when combined.
  — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
• The main items to steer clear of are sweets, white breads and pastas, white rice and most starchy foods, including potatoes.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Feb. 2022

Last Updated: 28 May 2024