Kelly Pattison Schumann Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hey there! I need some help asap. LOL I have some chili going and need some ideas for a thickener. I have coconut flour and almond flour. Even tapioca. What would you use instead of masa harina? Thanks so much! Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted August 7, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 7, 2012 I've never used any thickener in chili, but you can use any of those three if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Pattison Schumann Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 I tried out the coconut flour. Worked great as a substitute for masa harina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Kelly - I would agree - the texture and properties are more similar than the other two. Just as a handy reference, I use tapioca for anything that needs thickening because it has no flavor. But, I always add it before I heat the liquid and I always opt for too little. Hope that helps for next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristen Bridge Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I have used ground up chia seeds as a thickener before. But, never in chili. Should work just fine. I'm some what new to paelo and assuming chia seeds are a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura B Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I have used ground up chia seeds as a thickener before. But, never in chili. Should work just fine. I'm some what new to paelo and assuming chia seeds are a go. Chia seeds are not a go on the Whole 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristen Bridge Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Chia seeds are not a go on the Whole 30. Thanks! A few days later I read about the seed oils and when they mentioned chia seed oil I did some more homework but forgot to come back and follow up! As you can see, I'm a newbie and have not made it through a Whole30 program yet. What a bummer considering all the positive hype from other lifestyles! Lots to learn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristen Bridge Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Oh, not to derail the original topic but RE Chia seeds, if you know of a good resource that explains why it is not necessarily Paleo/Whole30 I would be interested in reading more. I have friends who I know would be curious like myself. Nevermind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 How about some good grass fed gelatin as a thickener? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYWoman Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Pumpkin purée - the stuff you use to make pumpkin pie- comes in a can - is pure squash and super thick. Available cheaply - even organic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyM55 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 On 8/6/2012 at 6:47 PM, Kelly Pattison Schumann said: Hey there! I need some help asap. LOL I have some chili going and need some ideas for a thickener. I have coconut flour and almond flour. Even tapioca. What would you use instead of masa harina? Thanks so much! Kelly Arrowroot is a great thickener! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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