Tapioca Flour 400g | Thai Pride

Thai Pride Tapioca Flour is made from the finest quality tapioca, also known as cassava or sago, sourced directly from Thailand. This 400g package of pure manioc root starch is an essential pantry staple, especially for those on a gluten-free diet. Its fine texture and neutral taste make it an excellent thickening agent for sauces, soups, and gravies, as well as a key ingredient in baking, providing elasticity and structure to bread, cakes, and other desserts. Tapioca flour is also popular in creating delicious and smooth textures in Asian cuisine, from savory dishes to sweet treats.

Possible Usage:

• Thickening Agent: Ideal for thickening sauces, soups, and gravies without altering their taste.
• Baking: Enhances texture and moisture in gluten-free recipes, making it perfect for bread, cakes, and pastries.
• Binding: Acts as an excellent binder in meatballs, burgers, and doughs to improve texture and moisture retention.
• Coating: Can be used to coat foods before frying to achieve a crispy and golden exterior.

Ingredients:

• 100% Manioc Root Starch: Sourced from the highest quality tapioca, ensuring a pure and natural product without any additives or preservatives.

Inspiration for Use:

1. Gluten-Free Bread: Use tapioca flour as part of your gluten-free flour blend to make a soft, light, and airy bread with a nice crust. It's excellent for sandwiches or toasting.

2. Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo): This popular Brazilian snack can be made using tapioca flour to achieve its characteristic chewy texture. Mix it with eggs, oil, milk, and grated cheese to create delicious bite-sized cheese puffs.

3. Thickening Soups and Sauces: Tapioca flour is an excellent thickener for soups, stews, and sauces because it provides a clear, glossy finish without a starchy taste.

4. Fruit Pies and Fillings: Its thickening power is perfect for fruit pie fillings, as it can withstand prolonged cooking and freezing without breaking down, ensuring your pies are perfect every time.

5. Asian Desserts: Use it to make traditional Asian sweets like Thai Tapioca Pudding with Coconut Milk or the Filipino classic, Sago at Gulaman, a refreshing drink with tapioca pearls and agar jelly.

6. Gluten-Free Pancakes and Crepes: Incorporate tapioca flour into your pancake or crepe batter for a lighter, fluffier texture. It's great for breakfast or a sweet dessert.

7. Vegan Cheese: Tapioca flour can be used to make stretchy, melty vegan cheese alternatives, perfect for pizzas, nachos, or grilled cheese sandwiches.

8. Fried Foods: Use it as a coating for fried chicken, fish, or vegetables to get a light, crispy crust. It's also an excellent choice for making tempura batter.

9. Bubble Tea: For the adventurous cook, tapioca flour can be used to make homemade tapioca pearls for bubble tea. Combine it with water and brown sugar before shaping and boiling the pearls.

10. Gluten-Free Pasta: Combine tapioca flour with other gluten-free flours to make a dough for fresh, homemade pasta that has a good texture and holds up well when cooked.