I just added cold water/cornstarch mixed together to my thin stew in slowcooker. I took a quick taste of the liquid and it's floury. Will that go away or did I just damage my stew?
2007-03-13 08:34:57 · 8 answers · asked by Soldier'sWife 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
you have NOT damaged ur stew...the cornstarch "taste" will cook out after ..well..literally being cooked...it's like tasting pastry before it's cooked....it doesn't taste the same or have the same consistency...
watch your stew, though,,because if you put in TOO much cornstarch,,,it may thicken too much...just add some more beef stock to make it not so thick if that happens....you'll be fine !!!!....
2007-03-13 09:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by flyboss1107 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you didn't damage the stew; the flour taste will go away as the stew thickens and cooks. Keep stirring to prevent scorching at the bottom and lumps from forming.
2007-03-13 08:41:01 · answer #2 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Far from ruined your Stew you did exactly the right thing now all you need to do is wait until the dish gets back up to its temperature and it will thicken and taste a lot better
2007-03-13 11:44:54 · answer #3 · answered by Marla D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the floury taste will g away once it has started bubbling. cook until it does bubble away but make sure your heat is on low or else the stew will burn from the bottom. all in all the floury taste should go.
2007-03-13 08:42:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just leave it alone. Your stew will come out just fine. Cornstarch will take on the flavor it is added to.
2007-03-13 08:45:34 · answer #5 · answered by Bigdog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your stew has not reached its boiling point, the thickening agents in the corn starch will not activate. AFter it comes to a boil, it should be fine.
2007-03-13 08:41:01 · answer #6 · answered by mcd_48230 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The stew should be fine, the flour needs to be cooked out of it, just carry n cooking it and it will be fine.
2007-03-13 09:51:06 · answer #7 · answered by rachelsawyer84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be OK when it comes to a boil! I did this once when I was cooking for my family! after about 2 mins. of it boiling it went away, after that reduce heat and let simmer in till done!
2007-03-13 08:50:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋