What's water chestnut flour?

Flour made from dried, ground water chestnuts is more expensive than cornflour (cornstarch) and harder to dissolve, but when used as a thickener gives sauces a clear sheen and when used to coat foods before deep-frying, a delightful crunch. Medicinal uses: Traditionally used as a medicine, it is yin (cooling) and said to sweeten the breath.

What's water chestnut flour?
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Reply:Flour made from dried, ground water chestnuts is more expensive than cornflour (cornstarch) and harder to dissolve, but when used as a thickener gives sauces a clear sheen and when used to coat foods before deep-frying, a delightful crunch.
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Reply:Flour made from water chestnuts. Try looking for it in health food stores or specialty stores--here we have an Asian cooking store, if you still can't find any try your local bakery and see if they can't help you.