Cornstarch british: corn flour
Cornstarch (or corn flour) is a fine, powdery flour made from the endosperm of corn kernals. We use cornstarch as a thickener for sauces, puddings and even stir-fries. To avoid lumps always mix cornstarch with liquid before adding it to the dish you wish to thicken. Equivalents 1 tbsp., thickens comparable to 2 tbsp. of flour 1 oz = 3 tablespoons Ingredient Substitutions Water chestnut starch OR arrowroot |