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Meanings of cornflour in English

Portuguese
maisena
Catalan
farina de blat de moro
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A very fine starch powder derived from corn, used as a thickener in cooking.

maisena
Usage of cornflour in English
1
This recipe uses cornflour and icing sugar to create the buttery texture.
The South African
2
Chop up the chervil, adding to it half a dessert-spoonful of cornflour.
The Belgian Cookbook
3
Whisk the stock, soy sauce, sesame oil and cornflour together till smooth.
The Irish Times
4
In a cup, mix the cornflour and half a cup of water.
Radio NZ
5
Add the cornflour and mix again, making sure there are no lumps.
The Guardian
6
To every pint of fruit pulp allow a level tablespoon of cornflour.
The Healthy Life Cook Book, 2d ed.
7
Combine the caster sugar, mustard powder, turmeric and cornflour in a bowl.
The Guardian
8
Mix the stock with the cornflour and add to the tomato mixture.
The South African
9
Add the sifted flour and cornflour, and mix again until well blended.
Radio NZ
10
If I'm feeling like it I might have a cup of cornflour.
On the Beach
11
Sieve together the plain flour and cornflour and whisk into the custard.
The Irish Times
12
Sift the cornflour, salt, baking powder and baking soda into a bowl.
Radio NZ
13
Add cornflour mixed with ½ cup of cold water until dissolved.
Radio NZ
14
When stiff peaks form, add the remaining sugar and sift in the cornflour.
The Guardian
15
Sift the cornflour and icing sugar together into a large container.
Radio NZ
16
For the batter, mix the flour and cornflour with 200ml ice cold water.
The Irish Times
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