* What is arrowroot?

The arrowroot, which in Italian means “arrowroot,” is a food starch also known as “maranta starch,” extracted from certain tropical plants. It is used in the preparation of soups, sauces, puddings, ice creams, and creams, but it is also used to give body and crispness to cakes and cookies.

Like cornstarch (maizena), it is mainly used diluted in a liquid, which is heated until it thickens.