World Flavors Cookbook

Kuzukiri (Kuzu Starch Noodles)

Transparent noodles made from kuzu starch, served chilled in a bowl of ice and dipped into sweet black sugar syrup.

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• Kuzu starch
• Water
• Kuromitsu syrup

Instructions

1. Mix kuzu starch and water into a slurry.
2. Steam in a thin layer until it becomes clear and gel-like.
3. Cut into thin noodle strips.
4. Serve in ice water with a side bowl of kuromitsu for dipping.