Kuzu Noodles Dessert
Kuzu Noodles Dessert is a delightful and silky-smooth Japanese treat made from kudzu starch, served with a sweet syrup and seasonal fruit. This gluten-free dessert is both light and satisfying, perfect for a refreshing end to any meal.

20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
180 kcal
Ingredients
- Kudzu starch - 50 grams
- Water - 300 ml
- Maple syrup - 30 ml
- Fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, mango) - 100 grams
- Matcha powder - 1 teaspoon
- Edible flowers (optional) - for garnish
Steps
- In a small saucepan, mix the kudzu starch with 100 ml of water until fully dissolved.
- In another saucepan, bring the remaining 200 ml of water to a gentle boil.
- Gradually add the kudzu mixture to the boiling water, stirring continuously with a whisk until the mixture thickens and is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly before pouring it into serving bowls or molds.
- While the kudzu noodles are cooling, prepare the sweet syrup by mixing maple syrup and matcha powder in a small bowl until well combined.
- Once the kudzu noodles have set and cooled, top them with the fresh fruit and drizzle with the matcha syrup.
- Garnish with edible flowers if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbs: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Water: 0.3 L
Health Benefits
- Kudzu starch is known for its potential digestive benefits and is a good source of carbohydrates.
- The dessert provides a light, refreshing option that can help satisfy sweet cravings without gluten.
Tags
JapaneseGluten-FreeDessert