The Surprising Health Benefits of the Kudzu Vine

9. How to prepare Kudzu

Many parts of the Kudzu plant are edible. The roots may be eaten by themselves, or dried and ground into a powder for consumption. The vines and leaf tips are edible, too, and may be prepared in a salad or stir-fry. Finally, Kudzu produces fragrant, purple blossoms, which may be made into jellies, syrups, and candies. Kudzu root tea can be found at many health food stores, as a supplement. For the meal preparation of the whole root, treat it like a potato - bake it or boil it. You may also season it similarly to a potato, or use it in place of parsnips in recipes.