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What Is Tapioca starch and How Can I Use It?

Tapioca starch rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 5 recipes to cook with it.

In Chinese:木薯淀粉
British (UK) term: Tapioca starch
en français:amidon de tapioca
en español:almidón de tapioca

Recipes using tapioca starch

There are 5 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Broccoli in Oyster Sauce

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Wok-fried broccoli with a glossy oyster sauce glaze, sesame oil, and soy. A quick Chinese restaurant-style side dish ready in 30 minutes.

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Vegan Chocolate Pudding

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I have adapted this recipe from one called "Mom's Chocolate Pudding" in my new FAVE cookbook, "La Dolce Vegan!" by Sarah Kramer. Check her out at GoVegan.net! :D I swapped out tapioca starch for cornstarch as corn is a very high allergy food, to make this recipe not only Vegan, but also more Allergen FREE. Chocolate is still an allergen, but I can do on occasion, so I hope you can too...

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Mom's Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

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Mom's strawberry rhubarb pie: tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries thickened with tapioca and flour, baked under a sugar-crusted double crust until the filling bubbles. The classic spring pie.

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Salt & Pepper Shrimp (Chinese New Year)

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Spicy salt and pepper shrimp makes an excellent appetizer or main course.

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Wheat Starch Wrappers for Dumplings

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Translucent wheat starch dumpling wrappers for ha gow and fun gwau. Just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes for the stretchy, crystal-clear dough used in authentic dim sum.

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