The kuzu plant is a vine (Pueraria lobata, Pueraria hisuta) originating in the moujtaihs of Japan. This plant now also grows in die U.S, particularly in the South, where it is known as “Kudzu”. Kuzu is actually the starch obtained from the plant’s root. This very hardy wild root has a tremendous energy; it can literally grow through rocks. Traditionally kuzu roots were gathered in the late fall and early winter. Harvesting these roots was an enormous and very difficult labor. After digging them out, the roots were cut with a saw, and then washed by hand in mountain streams (in winter time!) During this process the root’s starches dissolve in the water.
Brown short grain The ultimate most nutritious way to cook brown rice. Rinse brown rice to get rid of dust and impurities. Soak overnight for about 20 hours for germination to start. Witch makes for more complete amino acids to be available for the body’s absorbtion. If you do this method witch you should as […]
INGREDIENTS 125 ml Amazake 5 ml Matcha Tea Ice Place all ingredients in Blender and blend till smooth. Variations: You can add Almond milk.
A hand full of Arame soaked in cold water 15-20 minutes Green beans cooked for 5 min refreshed in cold water and split Carrots thinly sliced and blanched for 30 sec, cooled. Spring onions and celery Roasted seeds Mix all together and add salad dressing. Dressing: 1/2 tsp mustard 1tbsp sesame seeds 1/2 springonion finally […]
Amazake is produced by combining cooked whole grain brown rice with koji spores and fermenting it for several hours. Fermented foods like amazake might benefit your stomach if you don’t digest food well. The enzymes in amaze help break down fats, complex carbohydrates, and proteins for your body to use. It also helps to eliminate […]
The kuzu plant is a vine (Pueraria lobata, Pueraria hisuta) originating in the moujtaihs of Japan. This plant now also grows in die U.S, particularly in the South, where it is known as “Kudzu”. Kuzu is actually the starch obtained from the plant’s root. This very hardy wild root has a tremendous energy; it can […]
(2/3 servings) Ingredients: 2 c water 1 tsp ginger juice/ finely chopped ginger 1 1/2 tsp miso paste diluted in 20ml water 1/2 tsp wakame Method: Bring water with ginger to a boil, reduce to simmer immediately, stir in miso paste and add wakame. Let simmer for 3 min. A variation of vegetables can be […]