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
• The starchy water will act as a binder, enabling the sauce to cling to the noodle.
  — Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2020
• To produce white flour, the bran and germ get stripped from the starchy bit, which is then ground up.
  — Ryan Kellman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
• 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
• Next is the endosperm, the large starchy portion that provides food for the new plant.
  — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2017
• Serve with salsa to bring up the flavor and balance the starchy masa.
  — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 14 Oct. 2023
• The region grows most of Hawaii’s taro, a starchy root vegetable used to make poi.
  — Washington Post, 28 May 2018
• Will the starchy gnocchi crisp up before the kale gets a chance to turn bitter?
  — Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 11 Jan. 2020
• 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
• The slices also create space for the marinade sink into the starchy flesh.
  — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, 14 June 2019
• Carbs, such as fruit, starchy vegetables, and whole grains, are the best things to eat before a run.
  — Laurel Leicht, Health, 1 June 2024
• Carbs are found in fruit, grains, starchy vegetables, beans, legumes, dairy, and sweets.
  — Elizabeth Woolley, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2024
• Thanks to the starchy rice and the fatty almonds, the final product is creamy, nutty, and rich.
  — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 20 Sep. 2019
• You're not supposed to eat starchy foods like bread, rice, potatoes, or beans.
  — refinery29.com, 3 May 2018
• India made them the star of many dishes, adding bright chiles and spices to perfume their starchy flesh.
  — Emily Spicer, ExpressNews.com, 4 June 2019
• Rinse the soaked rice three times, draining the starchy water until the water runs clear.
  — Felicia Campbell, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
• As starchy foods heat up, their sugars and amino acids react.
  — Ben Guarino and Eli Rosenberg, chicagotribune.com, 4 Apr. 2018
• 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
• Among a handful of ice-cream flavors, the humblest-sounding steals the scene, malty, starchy, and just right: rice.
  — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2020
• Rye is a delightfully starchy and sweet flour with hints of green or black tea.
  — Tara Jensen, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
• The dish relies on varied textures: a starchy base, crispy toppings, and tangy sauces or chutneys.
  — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 4 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 19 Nov 2024