how many grams in a tablespoon of coconut flour?

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• How many grams are in a tablespoon of coconut flour?
  One level tablespoon of coconut flour weighs roughly 8 g, in line with the cup figure of 128 g across 16 tablespoons. Because the flour is light and clumpy, scrape the spoon flat with a knife rather than heaping it - a heaped tablespoon can creep up to 11-12 g, which noticeably stiffens a sauce or smoothie. For thickening, start with one level tablespoon and adjust after it has had a minute to hydrate.
• How much coconut flour should I add to thicken a sauce or smoothie?
  Start with one tablespoon (about 8 g) per cup of liquid and wait a full minute before judging - coconut flour keeps thickening as it hydrates. For a curry or chili it can replace a roux without the wheat; for smoothies it adds fiber and body. If the result is still thin, add a half tablespoon more rather than another full one, since over-thickening with coconut flour is hard to reverse.
• Can I use a tablespoon of coconut flour to coat fish or chicken?
  Yes - a tablespoon or two (8-16 g) is enough to dust a single fillet or chicken cutlet for a gluten-free, low-carb crust. Press it on after a quick egg dip so it adheres, and cook in a well-oiled pan because coconut flour browns faster than wheat. The crust comes out crisper if you mix the tablespoon of coconut flour with an equal amount of grated parmesan or almond flour.

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