Look for masa harina —
the traditional thickener in this chili — in the supermarket's international aisle or at Latin markets.
Cornstarch is
the traditional thickener used in cooking for things such as gravies, stews and sauces.
Not exact matches
While I do agree there are soy products that aren't so good for us, like non-
traditional, GMO soy cereals, soy
thickeners used to emulsify products or plastic - tasting fake meats, there are good quality and
traditional sources of soy that can be beneficial to your wellbeing in moderation.
Another fun discovery was the impact of a
traditional chili -
thickener, masa harina, as used in all three of the recipes mentioned above.