what can I substitute
I got a new slowcooker cookbook by American Test Kitchens. The recipes are all great and many are SB friendly except they use tapioca as a thickener. Any ideas on what I can use instead.
take care Sophie |
I've heard you can use arrowroot, but I want to see what everyone else says. Wouldn't arrowroot leave a licorice taste?
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This is a very interesting question...
I have arrowroot powder in my pantry, based on previous references to it. I had never used it or tasted it before, but I just checked and it does have an anise-y flavor! I found this reference to tapioca/cassava flour, which indicates that less than 1/4 cup serving is allowed. I would guess a serving of something made in the slow cooker would contain way less than 1/4 cup. [ETA again: whoops, looks like this link is blocked. It's another SBD board. I summarized the gist of it] Whole wheat flour might work? Or almond/peanut flour, depending on the recipe? I just skimmed my two slow cooker cookbooks and they don't use thickeners at all. I would probably see how a recipe turned out without the thickener at all, then add tapioca flour or whatever to thicken it if needed. It should be a really small amount. Oh and I just saw this list of substitutes (ignore all the grammatical errors): Quote:
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I would omit the thickening agent, remove all the food from the slow-cooker, turn the heat up and reduce the sauce that way. Or, you could take some of the veggies out, cool them enough to put them in the blender, and use the results to thicken the meal.
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seconding monica's suggestion for blending veggies. blended chickpeas/white beans/etc also do a nice job, plus they add some extra protein!
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I've used ground arrowroot before and never noticed a funny taste. *shrugs*
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Egg yolk does a good job of thickening too.
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thanks for all you suggestions, I am going to make a chicken curry and will either try the arrowroot or egg yolk. My son made a comment that everything I cook in the slow cooker tastes the same. Usually is tomato and veggie base with chicken or beef so I want to try something completely different. By the way most of the recipes that contain tapioca call for 3 tbls.
take care Sophie |
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