How is Cassava Starch used in Thai cooking?

Cassava starch is a fine white flour ground from the root of the cassava plant, and in the kitchen it's all about texture. It thickens, binds, and gives a pleasant chew - it's the reason many Thai sweets and dumpling wrappers turn glossy and stretchy rather than dense. Flavourless on its own, it does its work quietly, holding mixtures together or giving desserts their springy bite. A little mixed with cold water before it hits the heat keeps it from clumping.

Can I cook with Cassava Starch in a Chiang Mai cooking class?

Yes - we use Cassava Starch in our hands-on classes. Explore them on our Cooking Classes page.

Cassava Starch - Thai Pantry Essentials | Thai Akha Kitchen

Cassava starch is a fine white flour ground from the root of the cassava plant, and in the kitchen it's all about texture. It thickens, binds, and gives a…

Cassava Starch - Thai Pantry Essentials | Thai Akha Kitchen Cassava starch is a fine white flour ground from the root of the cassava plant, and in the kitchen it's all about texture. It thickens, binds, and gives a…