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https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Camp Oven, Barbecue & Other Recipes >> Stews, Curries, Casseroles, Pasta, Tagines & Stir Fries >> Thicker than some https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1247567843 Message started by sooty on Jul 14^th, 2009 at 8:37pm

Title: Thicker than some
Post by sooty on Jul 14^th, 2009 at 8:37pm

I have found Deb Instant Potato a good optional thickener for stews and the like.
Just mix into the brew slowly as it can tend to overthicken if you use too much.
Had to eat pea and ham soup with a knife and fork after overdoing it and it does tend to clog the plumbing as well. :'(
Soot

Title: Re: Thicker than some
Post by Carolyn™ on Jul 16^th, 2009 at 2:48pm

Thanks for this idea Sooty. I tried it out last night and it worked well.

I didnt want a tomato base or cream base and did a curried chicken using chicken stock, reducing it and adding little by little some Deb potato to thick it. Your right it doesnt need much.

Title: Re: Thicker than some
Post by Kingsthorpe David on Jul 16^th, 2009 at 3:47pm

You still cant beat the old Cornflour trick.................
Mix with cold water and stir in.
But I do use DEB a lot!
KD

Title: Re: Thicker than some
Post by Derek on Jul 16^th, 2009 at 7:42pm

sooty wrote on Jul 14^th, 2009 at 8:37pm:

Deb Instant Potato

One of the competitors at Lismore used this in a damper. Can't tell you who because my lips are sealed. ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Thicker than some
Post by Carolyn™ on Jul 16^th, 2009 at 9:05pm

KD I rather liked the consistency of the Deb better than cornflour and no need to premix with cold water etc.

Hmmmm in a damper ok will remember that ;)