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Cornmeal substitute ideas
Cornmeal substitute ideas

Cornmeal substitute ideas – The best cornmeal substitutes that will make your work easy!

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    The list of cornmeal substitute ideas will help you this year. You can use simple cornmeal substitutes to try in your homemade recipe. 

    You should use these substitutes if you have corn allergies, and you will save your recipe’s charm!

    Corn Grits

    Corn grits is the best cornmeal substitute. These are finely ground and very tiny.

    Polenta

    Polenta

    This is another variety of ground corn. Some people confuse it with cornmeal, but both are different things. 

    Arrowroot Powder

    Arrowroot powder has a good thickening texture, thus works as a wonderful cornmeal substitute.

    Corn Flour

    Corn flour is another great cornmeal substitute. It has a very fine and thin texture cornmeal texture.

    Potato Starch

    Potato Starch

    This starch also has a great thicker density, yet you have to eat it quickly as it does not last long.

    Tapioca Starch

    Tapioca is extracted from cassava; it is a good cornmeal substitute.

    All-Purpose Flour

    Yes, you hear it correctly! All-purpose flour is a good option to thicken your recipe. 

    Rice Flour

    Rice Flour

    Rice flour also thickens the recipe very nicely, just like all-purpose flour. It has the same texture as cornstarch.

    Cornmeal substitute ideas

    How to use Cornmeal Substitute

    Learn how to use cornmeal substitute in your recipe when the cornmeal is absent in your pantry!
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Course Ingredient
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 People

    Ingredients
      

    Corn based substitute

    • 1 cornflour
    • 1 Corn Grits
    • 1 Polenta

    Non Corn Based Substitute

    • 1 all-purpose flour
    • 1 Rice Flour
    • 1 Potato Starch

    Instructions
     

    • Choose the convenient substitute for you as per your recipe's flavor and texture.
    • Blend the ingredient with your recipe with the same quantity you would use for a cornmeal substitute.
    • Serve!
    Keyword Cornmeal substitute
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