_cornstarch Paste To Thicken With Recipes

_SHRIMP: TO REMOVE TAIL SHELL SEGMENT

Steps:

• Hold shrimp in one hand Pinch its tail between thumb and forefinger of the other hand. Press hard, then gently pull tail shell. It should slip right off, leaving the meat of the tail intact.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

_CORNSTARCH PASTE: TO THICKEN WITH

Steps:

• Blend the specified amount of cornstarch, cold water (and whatever seasonings may be called for in the recipe) to a smooth paste. Add gradually to the pan when directed and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens and is smooth. When the dish contains a fragile ingredient such as fresh bean curd, it's advisible to thicken the sauce first and then add that ingredient.NOTE: If the cornstarch paste is prepared in advance, always re-stir before using. Otherwise it will separate, with the solids sinking to the bottom.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.