Corn starch - is it available here and what do you call it

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Thanks for the recipe! Both chile powder and cayenne (as we know them in the US) are difficult to find here. The ground chile you can find in the deli area of Comerciál is chile de Árbol which certainly provides the heat but has a taste different from cayenne. On a recent trip to León I saw cayenne at HEB. As for "chile powder" chiles ancho, soaked and reconstituted then chopped or whirled in the blender make an acceptable substitute. If you have a favorite chile powder (such as Hatch ground red or Chimayo), bring a supply from the U.S. I know, it's crazy to bring chile to México!