Cornstarch (Cornstarch)
Basics$1.48 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Cornstarch, 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 flavor.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Cornstarch (Cornstarch), part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 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 using cornstarch (cornstarch)
Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos
Mexican Dry Noodles in Tomato Sauce
Empanadas de Leche (Custard-Filled Sweet Pastries)
Japanese-Style Cheesecake (Mexican Version)
Caldo Michi (Jalisco Fish Soup)
Cucaracha Prawns (Sinaloa)
Mazapán Atole
María Biscuit Atole
Mexican Natilla
Cheese Crisp
Chilli Cheese Chips
Tex-Mex Queso Fundido with Chorizo
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Cornstarch (Cornstarch)?
Cornstarch (Cornstarch) is used in 12 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.
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