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Yesterday I made a chicken casserole recipe and used a teaspoon of xanthan and it was so slimy, I can hardly eat it. Next time I am going to use half if any.
Does anyone else have this issue
Does anyone else have this issue
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Re: I don't like cooking with xanthan gum
I haven't tried using it but I have read others say the same thing, that it's slimey. After reading that I had no desire to try it!Carole_____________________May Water 130oz daily
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Re: I don't like cooking with xanthan gum
I do use it now and again, but you have to be very sparing with it. Like you I did use a whole teaspoon - once! I sprinkle a very small amount (probably quarter of a teaspoon or less) on the food and whisk/stir it in. I also find you need to wait several minutes for it to continue 'cooking in' before you can judge how it has thickened up.
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Re: I don't like cooking with xanthan gum
I don't like it in any recipe that is very liquid. I don't do slimy. It makes horrible gravy. I like it in recipes were it is mostly dry (crackers, to add body to baked goods, coatings on meats, etc.). I actually use ThickenThin not/Starch, but it is mostly xanthan gum.People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.
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