2,428 cornstarch recipes

Curried beef meatballs with almonds and water chestnuts, fried crisp and served in a sweet-and-sour pineapple curry sauce. A crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties.

Deep-fried sticky rice dumplings filled with pork, dried shrimp, and bamboo shoots in a sweet rice flour dough. A crispy, chewy Chinese dim sum classic that puffs up golden brown in the fryer.

Old-fashioned sandwich cookies with a choice of two homemade fillings: raisin with lemon, or chopped date with orange zest and nutmeg. Three dozen per batch.

Tofu pineapple cheesecake with a graham crust, sweetened naturally with honey and orange juice, topped with kiwi slices. A lower-calorie dairy-free cheesecake alternative.

Chinese hot and spicy chicken stir-fried with ginger, sherry, dried chilies, and star anise pepper, simmered in a sweet-sour-savory soy sauce. Sichuan-style weeknight chicken main.

Oyster and spinach soup with pureed oysters, spinach, milk, and half-and-half, finished with broiled whipped cream on top. A rich, velvety bisque-style soup with a golden cream cap.

Grilled squid teriyaki with a homemade sauce of soy, mirin, and lemon juice. Tender calamari rings skewered and charred on the grill, basted with a sticky-sweet glaze, and served over steamed rice.

Hot curried broccoli slaw stir-fried with orange juice, maple syrup, and toasted curry powder. A tangy, sweet, tender-crisp side dish served over rice in just 30 minutes.

Chicken egg drop soup simmers a ginger-scented broth with velveted chunks of chicken and ribbons of egg swirled through a glossy, lightly thickened base. A protein-packed, restaurant-style soup you can make better at home.

Stir-fried chicken fajitas marinated in lemon juice, cumin, and fresh coriander. Sauteed chicken strips rolled in warm flour tortillas with salsa, lettuce, and sour cream.

Tomato beef stir-fry with sirloin marinated in soy and sherry, fresh tomato wedges, bell pepper, and a curry-ketchup cooking sauce. A weeknight stir-fry with real punch.

Creamy Reuben soup: corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese melted into a half-and-half base for everything you love about a Reuben sandwich in a bowl. Serve with rye croutons.

A from-scratch lemon meringue pie with a tangy five-egg-yolk filling, fresh lemon juice, and a tall, golden meringue topping. Bold citrus flavor in every silky bite.

Homemade cream of whatever soup mix made with powdered skim milk, cornstarch, chicken broth granules, and herbs. A pantry-ready substitute for canned cream soups.

Phoenix rolls wrap thin chicken breast around ham and a lemongrass-shrimp paste, dipped in cornstarch and fried golden. A Vietnamese-inspired appetizer or main dish.

Pennsylvania-style sweet potatoes baked in a tangy pineapple-lemon sauce with ginger, brown sugar, and cornstarch. A classic holiday side dish with a sweet-tart glaze.