Flour & baking · starch

Potato starch

Also called katakuriko, potato flour

Fine potato starch that thickens at lower heat than cornflour and fries to a light, crackly crust; for karaage and glossy sauces.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodCornflour

    Slightly less crisp and lighter coating; thickens a little cloudier.

  • T2 · GoodSweet potato starch

    Coarser granules give a craggier, crunchier fried crust; grind finer before thickening sauces.

  • T2 · GoodTapioca flour

    Glossier, stretchier and chewier; coatings less crunchy.

Cook with Potato starch

★ Approved
Main · SICHUAN · CHINA — 35 MIN

Mapo Tofu

Total35 min