What do you thicken with?

[cmcewn]

Hi

I just wondered what thickeners for sauces, soups etc everybody uses and which is best in SW terms in regards to being either free (best) or low syn? I normally use potatoes or other veggies for stews etc for example.

Thanks for your time

C

 

[Emmamb]

I often put a handful of split lentils in cos they're good at absorbing liquid x

 

[Beegee]

I know quite a few people on here mention using instant mash.

 

[Snoods10]

I use smash! Free!

 

[**lisaz**]

I use tomato purée, or I take some of the veg out of the soup or stew without the liquid and stick it in the blender and re-add it.

 

[kingleds]

I just use a teaspoon of cornflour - its 1 syn

 

[ermintrude]

Lentils, potatoes, spices, whizz the onions before they go in, just leave it to reduce... Depends what Im cooking

 

[cmcewn]

Thanks everybody much appreciated - I came across a product called Konjac Flour and wondered if anybody used it?

Best

Carole

 

[interested92]

I've been just reducing stuff, but personally I'd go for the cornflour syn option.

 

[Emmamb]

I discovered tonight that grated carrot works a treat x