Triple Lion Potato Starch 1.5kg

Potato Starch

Triple Lion Potato Starch 1.5kg is a versatile kitchen essential valued for its exceptional thickening properties and ability to create a light, crisp finish. A staple ingredient in many Asian and European recipes, potato starch produces smooth, glossy sauces and gravies while helping fried foods develop an irresistibly crunchy coating.

Unlike some other starches, potato starch thickens quickly at lower temperatures and creates a clear finish, making it ideal for soups, stews, stir-fries and homemade sauces. It's also widely used to coat chicken, seafood and vegetables before frying, producing a delicate, crisp texture that's popular in Japanese, Korean and Chinese cooking.

Key Features:

• 1.5kg bulk pack.
• Made from refined potato starch.
• Excellent thickening performance.
• Produces smooth, glossy sauces.
• Creates light, crisp coatings for frying.
• Suitable for both sweet and savoury recipes.
• Popular ingredient in Asian and European cuisine.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Coat chicken pieces with potato starch before frying to create crisp Japanese-style karaage.
• Stir into homemade stir-fry sauces for a smooth, glossy finish that clings beautifully to vegetables and noodles.
• Dust prawns or squid with potato starch before frying for a light, crunchy coating.
• Use to thicken beef casseroles, soups or gravies while maintaining a smooth consistency and clean appearance.

Why do many Asian recipes use potato starch instead of flour?

Potato starch creates a lighter, crispier coating than plain flour, making it a popular choice for dishes such as karaage, crispy prawns and tempura-inspired recipes. It also absorbs less oil during frying, helping food stay crisp for longer.

Can potato starch be used to thicken sauces without making them cloudy?

Yes. Potato starch produces a smooth, glossy finish and remains more transparent than many other starches, making it ideal for stir-fry sauces, gravies and clear soups where appearance is just as important as texture.

What ingredients pair well with potato starch in Asian cooking?

Potato starch works particularly well alongside soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang, garlic, ginger and panko breadcrumbs. Together, these ingredients form the foundation of many Japanese, Korean and Chinese-inspired dishes.

Ingredients:

Potato Starch.

Allergens highlighted in BOLD.

Please be aware that ingredients, including allergens, are subject to change. At Infusions4chefs, we consistently update our product database and strive to provide accurate allergen information for each product. If you have concerns about allergens, we strongly advise checking the product label before using it.