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Classic Three Bean Salad

Classic Three Bean Salad

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar, cornstarch, salt, mustard, water, and vinegar together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. 2 Combine green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, and green pepper in a large bowl; pour cooled dressing over all and toss to coat. Best if marinated for at least an hour before serving.

By Kim

Puerto Rican Breakfast Custard

Puerto Rican Breakfast Custard

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon together in a large saucepan; stir in milk until evenly blended. Heat over medium-high heat; cook and whisk until reaches a thick consistency, 25 to 30 minutes, making sure to continually whisk while custard cooks to avoid burning or clumping. The custard will thicken as it cools. Divide between bowls.

By Lu

Baked Coconut Shrimp

Baked Coconut Shrimp

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
  3. 3 Combine cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl. Add coconut flakes to a separate shallow bowl. Beat egg whites in a third shallow bowl until foamy.
  4. 4 Dredge 1 shrimp in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg whites. Left up so excess drips back into the bowl. Press into coconut to completely coat. Place coated shrimp, unstacked, on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until outsides bright pink, centers opaque and no longer transparent, and coconut is browned, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping shrimp halfway through.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By girlbob

Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding

Tembleque Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons coconut milk mixture into a small bowl and stir in cornstarch until dissolved; pour into the saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil while stirring constantly; cook until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour into molds, cover each with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cold and firm, 3 hours to 2 days.
  3. 3 Run a thin knife around the edges of each mold; invert onto serving plates. Garnish tops with cinnamon.

By Joanne Guzman

Maicena (Corn Pudding)

Maicena (Corn Pudding)

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly stir in milk. Add sugar and salt; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk egg yolks in a bowl; stir in ¼ cornstarch mixture, then stir into pan. Cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute. Add lemon rind; cook and stir until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in vanilla extract to combine.

By Eric Bryant

Tembleque

Tembleque

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
13 min
Total
163 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 Combine cornstarch and water in a bowl. Whisk until mixture has a uniform consistency.
  3. 3 Pour cornstarch-water mixture into the saucepan and whisk until mixture thickens into a pudding, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the mixture into a bowl.
  4. 4 Pour the strained mixture into a mold, pan, or individual serving glasses. Smooth out the surface and allow to cool about 15 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Cayman Custard-Topped Cornbread

Cayman Custard-Topped Cornbread

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
90 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Whisk sugar, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Add coconut milk and evaporated milk; fill empty cans with water (totaling 26 fluid ounces) and add to mixture. Mix butter, egg, and vanilla extract into mixture and beat with an electric mixer until well mixed; pour into the prepared dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is cooked through and set, 1 hour 30 minutes.

By Sharice McLean

Tembleque de Coco (Coconut Tembleque)

Tembleque de Coco (Coconut Tembleque)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
315 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coconut milk, coconut cream, evaporated milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a large saucepan.
  2. 2 Mix milk and cornstarch together in a bowl until dissolved; stir into coconut milk mixture. Add sugar, vanilla extract, orange blossom water, salt, and lime zest to coconut milk mixture; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until simmering and mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Lower heat to medium-low and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove the saucepan from heat, pour mixture into a deep 9-inch cake pan, and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate until tembleque is chilled, at least 4 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Remove tembleque from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature, about 10 minutes. Dip bottom of the pan in a bowl of warm water for 1 minute. Carefully separate tembleque from the pan by running a thin knife around the edges. Place a serving dish on top of the pan and invert tembleque onto the dish; garnish with cinnamon.

By MKCortes Latin Goddess

Caribbean Pasta with Shrimp

Caribbean Pasta with Shrimp

4.5

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, combine garlic, shallots, ginger and oil. In another small bowl, combine green pepper, tomato, curry powder, allspice, chicken stock, Grand Marnier, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and chile paste. Cover and refrigerate both until ready to use.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 Heat a large saute pan over high. When hot, add garlic-oil mixture. Saute until garlic begins to sizzle but has not browned. Stir the tomato mixture, then pour into the saute pan. Bring to a rapid boil and cook until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in the shrimp, and toss until they become pink, about 2 minutes. Immediately add the pasta. Stir and toss until well combined and pasta is heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings, especially salt.
  5. 5 Transfer to a heated platter and sprinkle on the cilantro. Serve at once.

By LIEBELUNE

Baked Coconut Chicken Fingers with Passion Fruit Sauce

Baked Coconut Chicken Fingers with Passion Fruit Sauce

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Pour the can of coconut milk into a large bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Combine coconut flour, almond flour, salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, and turmeric on a large plate or in a shallow dish. Place shredded coconut and eggs in separate shallow bowls.
  4. 4 Roll each chicken tender in the flour mixture. Dip in the egg and roll in coconut. Place tenders on the prepared sheet pan; coat with cooking spray.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the largest chicken tender reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes. Broil until outsides are browned and toasted if desired, 1 to 2 minutes. Be sure to watch carefully to avoid scorching.
  6. 6 Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and salt; stir to dissolve. Add bananas and pineapple; cook, stirring gently, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Combine cornstarch and coconut milk in a small bowl; stir into the skillet with the fruit mixture. Cook, stirring gently, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add passion fruit pulp. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve sauce over the coconut chicken tenders.

By Bibi

Jamaican Oxtail with Broad Beans

Jamaican Oxtail with Broad Beans

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss the oxtail with the onion, green onion, garlic, ginger, chile pepper, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the oxtail in the skillet until browned all over, about 10 minutes. Place into a pressure cooker, and pour in 1 1/2 cup water. Cook at pressure for 25 minutes, then remove from heat, and remove the lid according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. 2 Add the fava beans and allspice berries, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water, and stir into the simmering oxtail. Cook and stir a few minutes until the sauce has thickened, and the beans are tender.

By sunflowerBirmingham

Jerk Chicken Egg Rolls with Mango-Habanero Sauce

Jerk Chicken Egg Rolls with Mango-Habanero Sauce

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
40 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 For the habanero sauce: Combine mango with 3/4 cup water, rice vinegar, garlic, and salt in a small saucepan. Add most of the brown sugar, reserving 1 teaspoon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 5 minutes. Add habanero peppers and simmer for 2 minutes. Mix 2 tablespoon water with cornstarch; stir slurry into the saucepan. Cook over medium-high until thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Leave mixture chunky or blend for a smoother texture.
  2. 2 For the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sauté until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; sprinkle jerk seasoning over chicken. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir until shallot begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add cabbage, carrots, and reserved sugar. Cook until cabbage is translucent but still a little crunchy, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Let mixture cool.
  3. 3 Heat remaining vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry plantains until they start to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer plantains onto a paper towel and let cool.
  4. 4 Separate and place egg roll wrappers onto your work surface. Mix egg with water for egg wash.
  5. 5 Lay out one wrapper with a corner pointed toward you. Use a slotted spoon to add some of the chicken and cabbage mixtures across the center. Sprinkle plantain bits on top. Use your finger or a pastry brush to lightly moisten edges of wonton wrappers with egg wash. Fold one corner of the wrapper over filling onto the opposite corner to form a triangle. Press edges together to seal. Fill and fold remaining egg rolls.
  6. 6 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry egg rolls in batches in hot oil, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels or a rack. Serve with mango-habanero sauce.

By In the Kitchen with Iesha

Instant Pot Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Instant Pot Jamaican Oxtail Stew

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and liquid smoke in a bowl. Add oxtails and toss until well coated.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. When hot, add oil and place oxtails, flat-side down, inside. Brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. 3 Pour 2 tablespoons beef broth into the pot to deglaze, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Add carrots, onion, green onions, garlic, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Sauté until onions have softened, about 5 minutes. Return oxtails to the pot with remaining beef broth, ketchup, and thyme. Cancel the Sauté function.
  4. 4 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 20 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  6. 6 Remove oxtails and vegetables from the pot, leaving the liquid behind. Select Sauté function and bring liquid to a simmer. Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir into the simmering liquid. Add pinto beans and simmer until liquid is slightly thickened and beans are warmed, about 5 minutes. Return oxtails and vegetables back to the pot, and mix to combine.

By Katie Woodford

Powdered Sugar

Powdered Sugar

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sugar and cornstarch into the work bowl of a food processor and process until the mixture is fine and powdery, 2 to 3 minutes.

By lexeo

Confectioners' Sugar

Confectioners' Sugar

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and cornstarch together in a blender or food processor. Pulse until mixture has the powdery consistency of confectioners' sugar.

By Crystal

Chicken Gravy

Chicken Gravy

3.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken stock to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of cold water and add to chicken stock. Season to taste with poultry seasoning and cook until thickened. Serve!

By Barbara

Vegan Gelatin

Vegan Gelatin

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve the cornstarch in the water in a small cup or bowl and set aside. In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of cherry juice and agar-agar powder. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Set heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining juice along with the cornstarch mixture until no longer cloudy. Pour into small serving cups and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

By Cordelia Wylde-LaRue

Easy Butter Cookies I

Easy Butter Cookies I

3.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Mix together all ingredients until well-blended.
  3. 3 Roll 2-inch sized pieces of dough into balls and place on cookie sheet. Flatten each with the back of a fork.
  4. 4 Bake 13 to 15 minutes until light brown. Let cool on wire rack.

By Helen Toburen

Almond Milk Instant Pudding

Almond Milk Instant Pudding

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1 cup almond milk into a small saucepan. Add cornstarch and heat over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; keep stirring for 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Pour remaining almond milk into a bowl; add pudding mix. Mix with an electric mixer on low speed until very thick, about 1 minute. Add cornstarch mixture to pudding mixture; mix at low speed for 1 minute more.
  3. 3 Transfer pudding to 4 individual serving bowls. Cover and refrigerate if desired.

By kaleighna

Melting Moments II

Melting Moments II

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine dry ingredients. Cream butter until fluffy. Add to flour mixture and beat thoroughly.
  2. 2 Refrigerate 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  4. 4 Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten with lightly floured fork. Bake for about 20 minutes or until edges are just lightly browned. Don't overbake.

By Lee K

Egg Drop Soup II

Egg Drop Soup II

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium stock pot, mix cold chicken broth with cornstarch. Slowly heat over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  2. 2 Pour beaten egg into soup, and stir once around stock pot very gently, in order to break up egg. Remove soup from heat immediately, divide into four portions and garnish with green onions.

By Patsy

Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup Replacer

Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup Replacer

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir chicken stock, milk, and cornstarch together in a small saucepan until cornstarch is dissolved.
  3. 3 Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low; continue to cook and stir until mixture is very thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

By LADYSLEW

Fresh Cherry Pie Filling

Fresh Cherry Pie Filling

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl; mix slurry until very few lumps remain.
  2. 2 Pour slurry into a saucepan. Stir in cherries and sugar. Cook over medium heat, covered, until mixture is desired thickness, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Bakerette87

Mixed Berry Compote

Mixed Berry Compote

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve cornstarch in brandy in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine mixed berries, sugar, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Add cornstarch mixture and boil until berries break down and compote thickens to the desired consistency, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Nathan Plesnicher

Pap

Pap

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cornstarch and sugar in a medium microwave safe bowl. Gradually whisk in milk.
  2. 2 Microwave on High until thickened and boiling, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Gradually beat half the hot cornstarch mixture into the eggs, then stir eggs back into remaining cornstarch mixture.
  3. 3 Microwave on High until thickened and heated through, about 1 to 3 minutes, stirring every 45 seconds. Whisk in butter and vanilla. Serve warm.

By Marsha

Cherry Pie Filling

Cherry Pie Filling

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place cherries into a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook, stirring often, until cherries release their juices and come to a simmer, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk sugar with cornstarch in a bowl until combined; pour mixture into hot cherries and juice. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  4. 4 Bring to a simmer over low heat; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool before using as pie filling.

By mrsC

Coconut Milk Syrup

Coconut Milk Syrup

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt together with a whisk in a saucepan. Place saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring continually, until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.

By LISASLC44

Lightning Gravy

Lightning Gravy

4.1

Prep
Cook
5 min
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a microwave safe dish heat water and bouillon on high, stirring occasionally until just boiling.
  2. 2 In a small bowl combine the cornstarch and cold water and mix together; stir into the hot broth and cook on medium for about 1 minute, or until thick, stirring at 30 second intervals.

By Denyse