How to thicken chili

[vagriller]

Next time I need to thicken chili I will add some masa. How much is recommended to add at a time?

 

[Sigmaskip]

Corn starch does the trick. Add a little at a time.

 

[Chief Longwind Of The North]

When thickening with masa flour, I start with 1/8th cup (about 3 tbs.). Mix this with a little water to create a smooth slurry. Slowly pour this into the chili and allow to cook for about three minutes before adding more. This will give the flour time to absorb moisture and thicken. If you add dry masa flour, you take a chance at creating lumps. Depending on how much chili you made, the 3 tbs. of flour probably won't be enough. But it's a good place to start. Then, just add another couple tbs., again made into a slurry, and repeat as needed until the chili has the flavor and texture you desire. And remember, the chili flavor will have the added tortilla flavor added to it. You may, or may not want to add more herbs and spices after mixing in the flour. Taste, test, and correct the seasoning, the most esential skill a cook can have.

Seeeeeeya; Goodweed of the North

 

[vagriller]

When thickening with masa flour, I start with 1/8th cup (about 3 tbs.). Mix this with a little water to create a smooth slurry. Slowly pour this into the chili and allow to cook for about three minutes before adding more. This will give the flour time to absorb moisture and thicken. If you add dry masa flour, you take a chance at creating lumps. Depending on how much chili you made, the 3 tbs. of flour probably won't be enough. But it's a good place to start. Then, just add another couple tbs., again made into a slurry, and repeat as needed until the chili has the flavor and texture you desire. And remember, the chili flavor will have the added tortilla flavor added to it. You may, or may not want to add more herbs and spices after mixing in the flour. Taste, test, and correct the seasoning, the most esential skill a cook can have.

Seeeeeeya; Goodweed of the North

Thanks for that!

 

[Chief Longwind Of The North]

Thanks for that!

My pleasure.

Seeeeya; Goodweed of the North

 

[qmax]

I am no fan of thickening with masa. You do a chili with a lot of real ground chili pods and it will dull out the flavor like nothing else.

 

[vagriller]

I am no fan of thickening with masa. You do a chili with a lot of real ground chili pods and it will dull out the flavor like nothing else.

I've never heard this. What method do you prefer?