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Hon kuzu starch pieces ⋅ Ohsawa ⋅ 150g

吉野本葛

Vendor : Ohsawa

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⋅ Kudzu root-based starch
⋅ Ideal for thickening sauces, soups and desserts
⋅ A staple of Japanese cuisine
⋅ Digestive and soothing benefits


A traditional Japanese starch, extracted from the roots of the kudzu plant, cultivated for centuries in Japan for its medicinal and culinary properties. Often used to thicken sauces, soups and desserts, as well as in the preparation of dishes such as kudzu noodles. It is a basic ingredient in Japanese cuisine.

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George Ohsawa, a Japanese philosopher born in 1893, was at the origin of the macrobiotic movement. He sought to introduce the philosophy of ying and yang into the world of food, on the premise that good food could solve all ills. Based on the principle that forcing oneself to eat only healthy foods without taking pleasure in them would not allow one to adopt this diet forever, the Ohsawa group founded in 1945 extended his work by seeking to distribute only macrobiotic products that were both good for the body and the palate.

To prepare gomadofu (sesame tofu), mix 400ml water, 50g of this starch, 50g sesame puree (white or black) and 1 pinch salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously with a spatula. When the texture has thickened (you can see the bottom of the pan), continue stirring for 5min over low heat. Pour into a damp container and leave to cool. Strain and refrigerate. Serve with the accompaniments of your choice: soy sauce, wasabi, etc., for the savory version, or sweet sauce, brown sugar sirup kuromitsu, maple syrup, etc., for the sweet version.

Store away from light, heat and moisture.

Honkuzu 100% (Japan)

2 cm x 10 cm x 18 cm