Cornstarch is used in various recepies for many purposes but sometime it is not available in kitchen. So, what can I substitute for cornstarch?
Genrally speaking, you can substitute any pure starch for corn starch. This would include:
- Potato starch
- Arrowroot powder
- Tapioca starch
Usually, you can use the same amounts you would have used for corn starch. You cannot substitute flour in the same amounts without changing the flavor and/or texture of the dish.
You can use regular flour.
There are other thickener out there, but maybe not as readily available as flour or cornstarch.
See: https://www.swansonvitamins.com/blog/jenna/thickening-ingredients
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Well, kinda @Max, it depends on the application. Cornstarch as a thickener sure, but what about others? – GdD Oct 29 '18 at 13:51
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You can also use potato starch, which is found in large quantities in stores in the spring time around the Jewish holiday of Passover, when leaven cannot be consumed. – suse Oct 30 '18 at 0:55
