How to Brew Arrowroot Powder
Neutral, flavourless powder; unlike cornstarch it produces a clear, glossy thickened liquid.
Native to South America.
Here is how to brew Arrowroot Powder for a clean, full-flavoured cup. One ingredient. Nothing added.
How to Brew Arrowroot Powder
- Sift 2 tsp of Arrowroot Powder into a bowl.
- Add a little water heated to 80 C.
- Whisk briskly in a zig-zag motion until smooth and frothy.
- Top up with hot water or steamed milk and drink straight away.
Tips
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed.
- In the kitchen: Used as a thickener: mix about 2 tsp (6g) with 250ml cold liquid before heating gently for 2-3 minutes to thicken sauces, soups and desserts.
Tasting Notes
A Fine, Neutral Starch Milled From The Root Of Maranta Arundinacea
- Taste: Mild & Neutral
- Aroma: Faintly Earthy
- Texture: Silky, Fine Powder
- Colour: Off-White To White
- Form: Finely Ground Root Starch
- Best Use: For Thickening & Baking