slurry noun – a semiliquid mixture, typically of fine particles of manure, cement, or coal suspended in water.”clay slurry” Just so you know, that’s not what we’re doing here – mixing cement or manure!! What is slurry in cooking? A slurry- is a combination of starch (usually cornstarch, flour, potato starch or arrowroot) and cold water which is mixedContinueContinue reading “What Is Slurry?”
Category Archives: UTILITY MIXTURES
AFC AGAR GEL
AGAR GEL For thickening purposes. Add to extend condiments. Contributes light, smooth, airy components. Add to scrambled tofu for a gelatinous quality. To soups for the same. Add to peanut butter to reduce fat content. Be creative. Invent your own uses! Or add to smoothies. For weight maintenance eat a couple Tablespoons before or withContinueContinue reading “AFC AGAR GEL”
AFC RICE PASTE
RICE PASTE Make RICE PASTE a staple in your home or restaurant kitchen. Get creative with new uses! When looking for the color white – yes believe it or not white is a color – in sauces, soups, gravies, dressings, this is your cheap yet great go-to ingredient. Always have it on hand. A simple,ContinueContinue reading “AFC RICE PASTE”
Turmeric Thinning Liquid
TURMERIC THINNING LIQUID A neutral thinning liquid with a broth component used to thin soups and sauces after refrigeration or after setting for a while. Makes 1/2 gallon (8 cups) We all have cooked or created a recipe that when done or when refrigerated and reheated needed additional liquid to thin it – sauces andContinueContinue reading “Turmeric Thinning Liquid”
LIQUID FLOUR
LIQUID FLOUR. You may notice that when using a thickener for a sauce or soup, I do not use a roux (the cooking of margarine with flour till thick and golden brown). Instead, I use a liquid flour, obtained by combining a measured amount of water or broth and flour in a jar with a tight-fittingContinueContinue reading “LIQUID FLOUR”
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