Cornstarch is used in various recepies for many purposes but sometime it is not available in kitchen. So, what can I substitute for cornstarch?
2 Answers
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?– GdDOct 29, 2018 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.– suseOct 30, 2018 at 0:55