Cornstarch

Cornstarch corn starch (or corn flour) is a fine, powdery flour made from the endosperm of corn kernels. 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.   Both spellings, cornstarch and corn starch are correct.  The single word cornstarch is common in the U.S. and Canada.

Substitute For Cornstarch

If you don't have cornstarch you can substitute one of the following per tablespoon needed:

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (must be cooked a few minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste)
• OR - 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot (makes the sauce glossy)
• OR - 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
• OR - 2 teaspoons potato starch
• OR - Use 2 teaspoons of rice starch
• OR - Use 1 tablespoon of instant mashed potato flakes (more or less depending on the thickness desired).
• OR -  See Keto substitutes for cornstarch below.