Kinpira Gobo

Ingredients

• •8 oz burdock root, scrubbed and cut into fine matchsticks
• •1 medium carrots, cut into fine matchsticks
• •1 tbsp sesame oil
• •1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• •1 1/2 tbsp mirin
• •1 tsp granulated sugar
• •2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
• •1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

1. 1Place the cut burdock in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
2. 2Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high and stir-fry burdock and carrot for 4 minutes.
3. 3Add soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and red pepper flakes and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and glossy.
4. 4Remove from heat, toss with sesame seeds, and cool to room temperature before serving.

💡 Do not soak burdock for long; a brief rinse removes excess surface bitterness while preserving the earthy flavor that defines the dish.

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