You absolutely can use baking powder instead of cornstarch—just not in the way you thought. The real magic isn’t in the perfect substitution; it’s in the curiosity that made you ask the question in the first place. Every mix-up is a tiny adventure, a chance to giggle at yourself and discover a new trick.
Next time you’re out of cornstarch, don’t sigh. Smile, grab that baking powder, and make something that surprises you. Maybe it’s impossibly crispy fried pickles. Maybe it’s a science fair volcano in a saucepot. Either way, you’re not just cooking—you’re playing. And that’s what makes food so wonderfully, deliciously fun.
Go on, get curious. The best recipes are born from the swaps that almost went wrong.
