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Cornstarch – The Health Alternative To All Purpose Flour In China

Easy cornstarch recipes are simple to find. Yes, you might be aware of many recipes in which you use all-purpose flour.

Do you know that the Chinese use cornstarch as a healthy alternative to all-purpose flour? Yes, when it comes to the best Cornstarch recipes in China, the Chinese generally use this flour as a thickening agent. They use it widely for improving the texture of desserts, marinades, sauces and soups. Each serving of this soup is rich in calories and carbs. But, it is low in protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins. But, it can change the consistency of any soup.

If you look for cornstarch home recipes, you can add starch for marinading before you stir-fry. This is the common technique used by the Chinese in cooking this flour. You can use this cooking method when you intend to prepare quick-cooking stir-frying dishes. In turn, your food will turn out to be flavored.

Further, the good thing about cornstarch is that it can make your protein crispy by sealing the juices in the meat. So, as against looking for any separate recipe to prepare with cornstarch, you can look for ways to use it in any of your dishes not just for improving the consistency but even for enhancing flavor.

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