Lima Kuzu

It adds shine to soups and gives sauces a silky, non-floury texture without affecting their flavor. Kuzu is an excellent substitute for industrial thickeners. It is ideal for thickening soups, sauces, and desserts, but can also be used, as in Japan, for its crispy effect: simply sprinkle it over vegetables or tofu before frying, and they will be enveloped in a golden, crispy coating. To thicken a sauce, always dilute the kuzu with a cold liquid and add it towards the end of the cooking time.