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Cornflour (Cornstarch)
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Cornflour (Cornstarch)

Cornflour, refined corn starch used as a thickener in Mexican cooking. Indispensable for atoles, sweet tamales, thick salsas and buñuelos de viento. Adds a silky texture without altering the flavour.

Estimated retail price

~£0.99 / 500g

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Cornflour (Cornstarch), part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 13 recipes in our collection, including Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos, Mexican Dry Noodles in Tomato Sauce and Empanadas de Leche (Custard-Filled Sweet Pastries). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.

Recipes with Cornflour (Cornstarch)

Ensenada-Style Fish TacosTacos

Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos

Mexican Dry Noodles in Tomato SauceStews

Mexican Dry Noodles in Tomato Sauce

Empanadas de Leche (Custard-Filled Sweet Pastries)Pan Y ReposteríA

Empanadas de Leche (Custard-Filled Sweet Pastries)

Japanese-Style Cheesecake (Mexican Version)Desserts

Japanese-Style Cheesecake (Mexican Version)

Caldo Michi (Jalisco Fish Soup)Sopas Y Caldos

Caldo Michi (Jalisco Fish Soup)

Cucaracha Prawns (Sinaloa)Seafood

Cucaracha Prawns (Sinaloa)

Mazapán AtoleDrinks

Mazapán Atole

María Biscuit AtoleDrinks

María Biscuit Atole

Mexican NatillaDesserts

Mexican Natilla

Cheese CrispStreet Food

Cheese Crisp

Chilli Cheese ChipsStreet Food

Chilli Cheese Chips

Tex-Mex Queso Fundido with ChorizoStreet Food

Tex-Mex Queso Fundido with Chorizo

Manjar Blanco (Colonial Milk Custard with Almonds)Desserts

Manjar Blanco (Colonial Milk Custard with Almonds)

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Cornflour (Cornstarch)?

Cornflour (Cornstarch) is used in 13 recipes in our collection, such as Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos and Mexican Dry Noodles in Tomato Sauce. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Cornflour (Cornstarch) in the UK?

You can buy Cornflour (Cornstarch) online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

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