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• How many grams in a tablespoon of cornstarch?
  7 g level. The standard stir-fry slurry is 1 tablespoon cornstarch (7 g) whisked with 1-2 tablespoons cold water or stock, stirred into the pan in the last minute of cooking. That ratio thickens about 1 cup of pan liquid to a glossy coating that clings to vegetables and meat without pooling at the bottom of the plate.
• How much cornstarch per cup of liquid for a sauce?
  For a light nappe — coats a spoon — 1 tablespoon (7 g) per cup of liquid. For a thicker glaze like sweet-and-sour or orange chicken, go to 1.5-2 tablespoons (10-14 g). Cornstarch sauces will thin again if held over heat too long, so add the slurry at the end and serve within ten minutes.
• Can I dredge with tablespoons of cornstarch for crispy coatings?
  Yes — this is the secret behind crackly fried tofu, Korean fried chicken, and salt-and-pepper shrimp. Toss 1 pound of protein with 2-3 tablespoons (14-21 g) cornstarch until evenly dusty, let it sit five minutes so the starch hydrates from surface moisture, then fry. The coating shatters audibly and stays crisp longer than a flour dredge.

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