1.   As soon as the mixture starts to boil add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce is thickened.

2.   Beat half the hot cornstarch mixture into beaten egg yolks, then stir back into saucepan.

3.   Add apples, plums and cornstarch mixture.

4.   Add all ingredients except broccoli, carrots, cornstarch mixture and spaghetti.

5.   Add cornstarch mixture and stir continually until mixture thickens.

6.   Add cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce has thickened and is translucent.

7.   Add the cornstarch mixture and simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce coats the chicken.

8.   Add a few ladles of hot fig sauce to cornstarch mixture, and then stir it into the pot.

9.   Add the cornstarch mixture in a steady stream, beating constantly.

10.   Add the cornstarch mixture and whisk until thickened.