The best cornstarch substitutes

One of them is likely already in your pantry  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in browser]( | [Manage preferences](newsletter=epi) [Epicurious]( [Various types of cornstarch.]( [The Best Cornstarch Substitutes, According to the Pros]( Cornstarch is a regular player in stir-fry recipes, where it helps to produce a glossy sauce. It’s also frequently used to thicken stews and custards. If you’re short of the amount you need, there are plenty of substitutes to choose from—and there’s a good chance one of them is already in your pantry. [READ MORE]( [A serving bowl of kung pao chicken with bowls of rice. ]( [Kung Pao Chicken]( Marinate cubes of boneless, skinless chicken while you whip up a quick sauce with black vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, and tingly Sichuan peppercorns. [GET THE RECIPE](     THIS JUST IN [Expert-Tested Product Reviews]( Every week our staff is hard at work testing kitchen tools so you don’t have to. Our expert recommendations will help you navigate any purchase—big or small—for your kitchen. [SHOP NOW](   WHAT TO BUY Stir-Frying Tools and Gadgets Like a well-made wok and an air-purifier to absorb smoke. [The Best Wok for Stir-Frying at Home]( [READ MORE]( [An MoLEKULE Air Pro Air Purifier.]( [No Fume Hood in Your Kitchen? Consider an Air Purifier]( [READ MORE]( [Splatter Screen covering a cast-iron skillet with two sizzling pork chops]( [This $20 Tool Keeps Your Stove Clean (and Your Kitchen Safe)]( [READ MORE]( [A NuWave induction wok with stir-fried rice.]( [An Induction Wok Makes Pro-Level Wok Cooking a Breeze]( [READ MORE](   TRENDING RECIPES Stellar Stir-Fries Whip out the wok and get stir-frying. [Stir fried string beans with tofu in a skillet.]( Stir-Fried String Beans With Tofu [COOK NOW]( [Fish-frangrant Eggplant with minced pork in a bowl of sauce with white rice on the side.]( Fish-Fragrant Eggplant With Minced Pork [COOK NOW]( [Tofu and tomatoes with spinach and basil on a serving platter.]( Tofu and Tomatoes With Spinach and Basil [COOK NOW]( [Start your free trial to get unlimited access.]( [START FREE TRIAL]( This e-mail was sent to you by epicurious. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, epicurious@newsletters.epicurious.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.