Clearspring Organic Kuzu (also known as Kudzu) is a superior quality starch thickener with a smooth texture and neutral flavour that is naturally extracted from the roots of one of Japan’s most vigorous mountain plants. Ideal thickener for soups and stews, sweet and savoury sauces, glazes and pie fillings.
Ingredients
Organically wild-harvested kuzu root (Pueraria lobata), water
Directions
Crush the chunks
Dissolve in a small amount of cold water
Add the mix to your cooking liquid
Heat, stirring continuously until thick and translucent.
Half to one tablespoon of kuzu will thicken one cup of liquid. Please note 1 ¾ tbsp. of Kuzu can replace 1 tbsp of cornflour.