cornstarch-anyone know of a substitute to thicken sauces?

msapplenomore
msapplenomore Posts: 13
edited September 22 in Food and Nutrition
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!

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  • anotheryearolder
    anotheryearolder Posts: 385 Member
    I would love to know as well, wish I had the answer.
  • NatalieWinning
    NatalieWinning Posts: 999 Member
    What about a more watery sauce? Reduce it down, but don't thicken it.
  • lotusfromthemud
    lotusfromthemud Posts: 5,335 Member
    Arrowroot.

    I'm not sure of it's glycemic index, but it's used often to thicken sauces in restaurants.
  • sallyLunn
    sallyLunn Posts: 381
    maybe some kind of vegetable puree?
  • msapplenomore
    msapplenomore Posts: 13
    Thanks! I will see if Arrowroot is a lower glycemic alternative!
    Thanks everyone for the advice!
  • lauraweeks
    lauraweeks Posts: 3 Member
    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
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    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
    msapplenomore Posts: 13
    Thanks, will try this!
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    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.
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