Simple nifty trick

[Willy]

My better half taught me this years ago. If you are thickening a gravy or whatever with a cornstarch slurry, put the (not hot) liquid and the cornstarch in a small Tupperware-ish container (say one cup size or less). Put the lid on and vigorously shake for a few seconds. No lumps, no fuss, no whisk.

Also, if you let the slurry sit for a while, be sure and reshake before pouring into the gravy as the cornstarch does settle out over time.

[RonB]

Thanx for the info.

[Willy]

It works surprisingly well.

[Nate]

Thanks for the share Willy

[Mr. Bones]

Duly noted, catalogued, and greatly appreciated. Thanks fer postin', reckon now I gotta jus' buy some cornstarch, eh?

[Shane Rakow]

Cold water or you will have lumps

[Willy]

Good point--thanks!