Cornstarch substitutes

To replace 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening), use 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Cook it a few minutes longer to lose the raw flour taste. Sauces come out less glossy.

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Cornstarch substitutes

For 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening), use:

  1. 1

    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

    Cook it a few minutes longer to lose the raw flour taste. Sauces come out less glossy.

  2. 2

    1 tablespoon potato starch

    Thickens just like cornstarch. Add it near the end, because long boiling thins it.

Good to know about swapping cornstarch

Mix any starch with cold water before adding it to something hot, or it will form lumps.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I use instead of cornstarch?

To replace 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening), use 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Cook it a few minutes longer to lose the raw flour taste. Sauces come out less glossy.

Can I use potato starch instead of cornstarch?

Yes. For 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening), use 1 tablespoon potato starch. Thickens just like cornstarch. Add it near the end, because long boiling thins it.

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