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Step 1
To make the kuromitsu syrup, combine the kurozato, chuzarato and the water. Kurozato is also known as muscovado, a type of unrefined brown sugar. Chuzarato is a type of crystallized refined sugar with caramel color added.
Step 2
Heat a pot on low and occasionally stir the mixture. When the sugar is completely dissolved, it is ready.
Step 3
Pour the kuromitsu syrup into a heat-resistant cup.
Step 4
Let’s make the kuzukiri. Combine the kuzu starch and water in a bowl and stir the mixture evenly with a balloon whisk. You can also make a similar dessert using potato starch but we strongly recommend finding the real kuzu starch.
Step 5
Strain the mixture.
Step 6
Thoroughly mix again and pour it into a cooking tray. The layer of the kuzu should be about 2mm (0.1") thick.
Step 7
Hold the tray with tongs and float it in a large pot of boiling water. Slightly shake the tray to even out the surface.
Step 8
When the surface firms up and becomes translucent, submerge the tray for about 15 seconds.
Step 9
When the kuzu turns clear, remove and place it into ice water.
Step 10
Now, the kuzu-sheet has cooled. First, run a scraper along the edges of the tray. Then, scrape off the kudzu from the bottom.
Step 11
Hold the middle of both edges, gently lift and place it onto a cutting board.
Step 12
With a dampened knife, cut the kuzu into 1cm (0.4") width strips.
Step 13
Place the strips into a bowl of ice water.
Step 14
Dip the fresh kuzukiri into the kuromitsu syrup and entertain your taste buds! Avoid over-chilling otherwise the color turns white and the unique texture will be lost.