Arrowroot Flour
Posted by nicsummer on Apr 23, 2008 · Member since Jan 2008 · 4 posts
Hey guys, I am new to this board. Just trying to eat healthier and being more mindful of what I am eating. I recently ordered a starter kit from Christina Cooks, and in the kit is a bag of arrowroot flour. I have a question -- may be it is silly - but is arrowroot flour the same as regular flour. If not, what can I use it for? Thanks, Nicole
Hi there! Arrowroot is most commonly used as a thickener, and it works differently than flour. When comparing thickeners, I find this page helpful: http://www.foodsubs.com/ThickenStarch.html
When a recipe calls for corn starch to thicken or coat something (for frying), I use arrowroot instead. I can't taste arrowroot like I can corn starch, and I feel like I use a lot less of it than I do the c.s. Good luck! And welcome!!
I use a rounded Tablespoon of arrowroot powder to replace an egg in baking recipes like pancakes and muffins - it works great (you'll want to add a little extra liquid for the egg's liquid)
Thank you guys so much for your help on arrowroot flour, now I have better ways to use it. Good thing I didn't use it instead of flour.
I am new and trying to find lower calorie ways to make my own ice cream that is dairy free but still thick and creamy. I have heard that you need to add Arrow root to help thicken the ice cream because of the lack of milk fat. Can I use corn starch and, if so, how much would I use per quart of ice cream?
From what I understand arrowroot is one of the best, but you need to heat it prior to adding it (which means you have to cool it too for ice cream)
I have heard that xanathe powder is really good for ice cream too, and that you don't have to heat it...
though, I'm not sure.... but figured maybe it could lead to something.