What can I use in place of cornmeal?

Table of Contents:

1. What can I use in place of cornmeal?
2. What can I use if I don't have cornmeal for fish?
3. Can you use cornstarch instead of cornmeal to fry fish?
4. Can you make cornmeal from popcorn?
5. Does oatmeal spike insulin?
6. Why am I hungry after eating oatmeal?

What can I use in place of cornmeal?

Best Cornmeal Substitutes

• Corn Flour. So maybe when you're just starting to phase out cornmeal, you still find yourself wanting some corn based foods. ...
• Corn Grits. ...
• Wheat Flour. ...
• Ground Oats or Breadcrumbs. ...
• Ground Flaxseed. ...
• Tortilla Chips. ...
• Cereal. ...
• Nuts.

What can I use if I don't have cornmeal for fish?

If you don't have cornmeal, parchment paper, flour or semolina make for an acceptable replacement.

Can you use cornstarch instead of cornmeal to fry fish?

How do you fry fish without flour or cornmeal? Cornstarch and potato starch are two Asian-influenced alternatives that create a golden and crisp coating on fried whiting without the use of flour. Season whiting fillets generously before dredging them in one of these starches; shake off excess starch before frying.

Can you make cornmeal from popcorn?

Popcorn kernels are already dry and are considered a whole grain (for whole grain cornmeal). You can use most types of corn that you have (including frozen corn, off the cob) to make homemade cornmeal. As long as it is thoroughly dehydrated, then it will work.

Does oatmeal spike insulin?

Eating oatmeal can spike blood sugar levels if you choose instant oatmeal, laden with added sugar, or consume too much at one time. Oatmeal can have negative effects for those who also have gastroparesis, which is delayed gastric emptying.

Why am I hungry after eating oatmeal?

The oatmeal may be digested too fast. ... Carbs get digested within two hours, give an insulin response, which causes your blood sugar to dip (hypoglycemia). This makes you hungry for the next snack. Protein and fat don't give you hypoglycemia, so you last longer without a snack.