Cornstarch should never be consumed raw. The post Is It Safe to Eat Cornstarch? appeared first on Taste of Home. Most recipes that use cornstarch call for only 1 to 2 tablespoons.

Estimate 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons potato starch for every 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Like arrowroot, this starch's thickening powers don't last long beyond cooking, so eat as soon as possible.

Combine — tablespoon cornstarch with 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water; blend smooth and stir into simmering liquid until sauce simmers, thickens, clears and reaches a full boil.

1 tablespoon corn starch . 2 tablespoons olive oil . 1 large Spanish onion, thick slices . 4 cloves of garlic, minced . 1 large tomato, rough chopped or large diced . 1/2 cup scallions, sliced .

Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch and toss again. Spread the cubes on the parchment lined baking sheet. 4. Bake the tofu for 15 minutes. With a spatula, turn the cubes.