What can I substitute for Cornstarch?

The most common substitute: Potato starch, 1:1 — Good for thickening sauces.

What Cornstarch does in the dish: thickening. A good substitute does the same job.

1. Potato starch · 1:1
   Good for thickening sauces #
2. Tapioca starch · 2 tbsp per 1 tbsp cornstarch
   Gives sauces a nice sheen #
3. Flour · 2 tbsp per 1 tbsp cornstarch
   Less effective but easy to find #
4. Rice flour · 1:1
   Gluten-free #

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