Corn Flour
Corn Flour is used for thickening gravies and soups to the right consistency. It is also used in coatings for frying application.
Ingredients
Corn Flour (contains sulphite)
Allergen information
Contains Sulphite (=/> 10 mg/kg).
Nutrition information
| Typical values | Per 100 g/ml | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,567.00 | – |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 83.00 | – |
| Sodium, Na | 1.00 | – |
| Protein | 6.00 | – |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 | – |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.00 | – |
*% of Reference Intake of an average adult (8400kj/2000kcal)
Usage information
Preparation
Mixture for gravy:
- Take 1 tablespoon of cornflour and mix with 4 tablespoons of water to make a paste.
- Add paste to gravy and stir the mixture well with a spoon at a low flame.
- Repeat step 1 and 2, if thicker gravy is required. Now gravy is ready.
Mixture for frying: - Add 1/2 cup cornflour in 1/2 cup flour, add a teaspoon of baking powder and mix well.
- Gradually add a cup of water and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in the mixture.
- Now coat the food (chicken/meat/vegetable etc.) with the mixture and fry.
