Type 2 How do you thicken stews please?

[Sparkle1953]

Oh my! The instructions on the pack told me to mix two tablespoons with boiling water. No wonder I had a mess. I find my crockpot invaluable so it’s good to know that I can use these normal thickening agents.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions....

 

[JohnEGreen]

I have used Bouillon Powder in small amounts. Mostly though I use Psyllium husk as a thickener in my stews.

 

[slip]

remove the brains

 

[xfieldok]

Could a handful of red lentils be used? I haven't tried it yet because I don't know if lentils are low carb enough.

Red lentils are around 21g per 100. Too high for me.

 

[Pinkorchid]

When I want to thicken homemade soup I use coconut flour or sometimes Gram flour

 

[Daphne917]

I just use flour or cornflour - I don’t use too much so don’t worry about the number of carbs

 

[Robbity]

I often don't bother - I'll just not add too much liquid, but I generally use (sour) cream, yoghurt or cream cheese if I want a slightly thicker consistency. I've recently used tiny amounts of xanthan gum, added bit by bit as it certainly does tend to get gloopy or even rather solid if you're not careful with it!

Bowls and spoons also work well if you don't mind semi-soup type stews.

Robbity

 

[SlimLizzy]

Have heard can use ground almonds , but not tried it myself .