cornstarch-anyone know of a substitute to thicken sauces?

msapplenomore

Hi, I am trying to eliminate high glycemic foods from my diet and reduce sugar cravings. I use corn starch in so many dishes to thicken sauces, stir frys etc,, Does anyone know of anything healthier that I could use instead and have had success adding it to stir fry's in particular?

Thanks!

anotheryearolder

I would love to know as well, wish I had the answer.

NatalieWinning

What about a more watery sauce? Reduce it down, but don't thicken it.

lotusfromthemud

Arrowroot.

I'm not sure of it's glycemic index, but it's used often to thicken sauces in restaurants.

sallyLunn

maybe some kind of vegetable puree?

msapplenomore

Thanks! I will see if Arrowroot is a lower glycemic alternative!
Thanks everyone for the advice!

lauraweeks

You can use flour but I am not sure it is much better unless you use the wheat flour. Also, creamed soups can be used to thicken sauces and you can usually get them fat-free.

heathersmilez

Flour

For a recipe I did in the past I didn't want to buy cornstarch so I googled a substitute and it said flour. I used 1 tbsp of whole wheat flour for a kung pow sauce.

msapplenomore

Thanks, will try this!

mlb929

Not sure where they fall on the glycemic index but Potato Starch - not Potato Flour works, Arrowroot, Xanthum Gum, and coconut flour are all options I use in gluten free cooking.