A popular alternative to wheat flour and cornstarch, potato flour/starch is gluten-free and a must-have cupboard ingredient that can be used in a range of dishes. Potato starch is frequently used in Asian cooking, particularly in Chinese cuisine.
A popular alternative to wheat flour and cornstarch, potato flour/starch is gluten-free and a must-have cupboard ingredient that can be used in a range of dishes. Potato starch is frequently used in Asian cooking, particularly in Chinese cuisine.
uses for potato starch
Like many of the flours and starches we sell, potato flour/starch is incredibly versatile. Potato flour is derived from potatoes that have been cooked, dried and ground into a powder. Whereas potato starch is derived from crushed potatoes that are washed – the starch is then collected and dried out to form a white, tasteless powder.
Potato starch can be a real help in the kitchen. It can be used to:
- Thicken soups, sauces, pie fillings and puddings (like its more mainstream counterpart, cornstarch).
- Make deep-fried foods crispier when included in batters.
- Increase the crispiness of certain baked goods.
- Improve the quality of some doughs and stop bread from becoming stale as quickly.
Potato starch is the unassuming secret to various dishes, enhancing their quality and bringing your Asian cooking to life!
See our recipes to get inspired and make the most of your staple ingredients.
