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Starch is a white thickening and binding agent obtained from plants such as corn, wheat, or potato. When mixed into cold liquid and added to hot liquid, it thickens it. It is widely used in muhallebi, sauces, and desserts.
Where It's Used
“Dissolve the starch in cold milk and slowly add it to the boiling milk of the pudding.”
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