Thicken, or thickening, refers to the use of cornstarch as a part of the process
	of preparing a Chinese dish. Cornstarch is a very commonly used condiment in
	Chinese cooking. When used properly, it can really make your presentation stand
	out by adding a smooth and glazed texture. Here are some pointers.

	* Follow the recipe as given

	Too much cornstarch can make the dish too pasty. Too little would make it too thin.
	After cooking a particular dish the first time, you can use the original recipe as
	a guide to increase or decrease the amount of cornstarch to add to your dish to
	your liking the next time (even though we are confident that you'll love the recipe
	we have here on our website :-) )..
	* Watch the timing

	Do not add cornstarch (and water) until the dish is cooked. And you must stir
	gently and quickly once it is added to the dish, as it tends lump up if not
	stirred immediately.