On Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:32:02 -0500, Omelet >
wrote:

>In article >,
> "Zeppo" > wrote:
>I treat it exactly the same way as corn starch. Make a slurry using some
>cold water.
>
>Hope this helps?

Arrow root's fine. With all these thickeners, keep a bottle of cheap
vodka in the cupboard. Make the slurry with vodka, not water. NO
LUMPS! Alcohol cooks away and your sauce is professionally smooth.

Quick and dirty? Use a Tbs or 2 of Instant potatoes. No need to make
a slurry at all.

HTH,

Alex