How to Extract Kudzu Starch

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How to Extract Kudzu Starch

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Kudzu in America is invasive so here I'll show you how to use this invasive monster.

Find the Crown

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Follow the vine till it meets other vines. You should see a big lump. dig there. Once the root is out of the ground, Take a break this is harder than it looks.

Chop It Up

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chop the root into log shapes.

Wash!

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Taking a 5 gal bucket, fill with water and scrub dirt and clay and such stuff off the root. YOU DO NOT WANT THIS IN THE STARCH!!!

Peel!

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Peel the root's outer layer off.

Slice

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Taking a circular saw slice into bendable pieces.

Blend Blend!

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Put 5 slices in the blender. Add Lots of water. Blend till soupy.

Pour!

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Place four layers of cheese cloth on a glass pour some of the soupy mixture in to the cheese cloth.

Wait............................random Smiley Face.................................................

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After a while, you should see a white layer on the bottom of the glass. This is starch. Wait some more.

Pouring Again?!

Slowly empty the cups. Make sure the the starch stays in the glass. Place cup aside, let dry.

Starch!

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Using a knife, break down the starch to a powder. You're done! Please vote.