Some call it Arrowroot Starch, some call it Arrowroot flour– it’s all the same thing! It’s a white powdery starch that is naturally gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and Whole30 friendly. Unlike Cornstarch, arrowroot powder is extracted using a simpler method, without the use of high heat or harsh chemicals. What is Arrowroot? Arrowroot powder is a starchy substance that’s extracted from the root of a tropical plant. If you follow my blog you see it in a ton of my dishes, so let’s talk about what it is, why I use it, and how to cook with it:

For me, when making these scallopini-style dishes but trying to keep them paleo/whole30 friendly, I always use Bob’s Red Mill Arrowroot Starch. Marsala is a traditional Italian Scallopini dish, which is thinly sliced meat (typically veal or chicken) dredged in flour then simmered and reduced in a delicious sauce. Quite frankly, this Whole30 Chicken Marsala turned out heavenly, and you should put this on your dinner rotation! The savory mushroom sauce is packed with Italian flavors, with a little sweetness from the marsala wine however, I gave the dish a Whole30 makeover, so the sweetness in my dish comes from a little balsamic vinegar. I love mushrooms, which is why Chicken Marsala is a dish that I just love.

Simmer Dredge definition