Need to fix a runny sauce?

From cornstarch slurries to tempered eggs, discover a few simple tricks to achieving saucy perfection.

Thankfully, there is a myriad of ways to address the problem.

Pot of thin tomato sauce How to Thicken Sauce

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What Equipment Do I Need?

Thickening a sauce does not require any expensive equipment.

All you need is a bowl, a whisk, and a saucepot.

Ingredients to thicken sauce

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Adding just a small amount into a sauce can quickly and easily change the consistency of the dish.

Do note that acid (lemon juice, tomato sauces, etc.)

weakens cornstarch’s thickening abilities, so an alternative should be considered in those cases.

Cornstarch and whisk for how to thicken sauce

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Flour used as a thickener for sauce

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