Substitute for cornstarch

3 substitutions, each re-checked before publication. Quantities below scale live to your amount.

My recipe needs tbsp of cornstarch → every ratio below adjusts

arrowroot powder

1 tbsp arrowroot powder

glazesacidic saucesfrozen foodsnot for dairy-heavy sauces

Mix with cold liquid first and add at the end of cooking to prevent breakdown.

rice flour

2 tbsp rice flour

gluten-free bakingsoupsnot for delicate sauces

Requires double the amount and may leave a slightly grainy texture.

kuzu root starch

1 tbsp kuzu root starch

saucessoupsnot for high heat baking

A Japanese starch that thickens quickly and creates a clear, glossy result.

Drill down

In baking1 that work In frying1 that work With arrowroot powderratio + technique

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