Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Arrowroot ?
A starch extracted from the rhizomes of the tropical Maranta arundinacea plant, used as a thickening agent in cooking.
Quel goût a le/la/l'Arrowroot ?
Le/La/L'Arrowroot a un goût neutral avec des arômes odorless.
- Taste
- Neutral
- Texture
- Fine powder (raw), Silky, Glossy (cooked)
- Aroma
- Odorless
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Valeurs nutritionnelles
Per 1 tbsp (8g)Le secret du chef
Always mix arrowroot with a cold liquid (slurry) before adding to hot mixtures to prevent lumps. Add it at the end of cooking, as prolonged boiling can reduce its thickening power.
Substituts & Proportions pour Arrowroot
Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Arrowroot est Cornstarch, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Excellent for thickening, similar clarity and neutral flavor, but less acid-stable.
| Substitut | Proportion | Idéal pour |
|---|---|---|
| Cornstarch Meilleur | 1:1 | Excellent for thickening, similar clarity and neutral flavor, but less acid-stable. |
| Tapioca Starch | 1:1 | Similar thickening, good for glossy sauces and desserts, also gluten-free. |
| Potato Starch | 1:1 | Strong thickening power, can become stringy if overcooked, gluten-free. |
| All-Purpose Flour | 2:1 | Less effective, makes sauces opaque, requires longer cooking to remove raw flour taste. |
Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Arrowroot
- Look for fine, white powder.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Arrowroot ?
- Gravies
- Fruit pies
- Glazes
- Asian stir-fries
- Sauces.
Questions fréquentes
Quel goût a le Arrowroot ?
Neutral Odorless
Quel est un bon substitut pour Arrowroot ?
Le meilleur substitut est Cornstarch (1:1). Excellent for thickening, similar clarity and neutral flavor, but less acid-stable.
Comment choisir et conserver le Arrowroot ?
Look for fine, white powder. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
