Sweet potato starch is a common starch that is commonly used for thickening, and similar to other starches, it can also be used as an excellent thickener.
Choose the right amount:
When using sweet potato starch thickening, you need to determine the amount of starch according to the amount of food and the taste needs. In general, you need to use about 5 grams (or 1 tablespoon) of sweet potato starch per 100ml of liquid ingredients.
Diluted starch:
Mix the sweet potato starch with an appropriate amount of water (or soup) and stir well to ensure that the starch is fully dissolved. It is usually recommended to dilute the starch with cold water to avoid clumping during the thickening process.
Thickening process:
During cooking, when the dish is about to finish cooking, slowly pour the starch water into the dish, stirring well with a spoon or chopsticks as you pour in.
Starch water should be evenly sprinkled on the surface of the dish to avoid local coagulation caused by one-time pouring and affecting the taste.
Continuous heating:
Once thickened, the dish needs to be heated continuously for a while until the starch is fully cooked, working and allowing the juices to become more juiced.
Thicken. Timing of thickening:It is best to thicken the dish when it is almost ripe to prevent too long boiling from affecting the thickening effect of the starch.
Avoid over-agitationAfter thickening, stir as gently as possible to avoid excessive mixing that may damage the starch and affect the taste.
Adjust the dosage:If you feel that the thickening consistency is not enough or too thick, you can increase or decrease the amount of sweet potato starch to achieve the desired taste.
Overall, sweet potato starch is a commonly used thickener that can effectively add texture and consistency to dishes. With a reasonable grasp of the amount and technique, you can create dishes with rich taste and rich flavor.