Kinpira Gobo (Braised Burdock Root)

Name: Kinpira Gobo (Braised Burdock Root)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 gobo (burdock root) ((9.5 oz, 270 g)); ⅓ carrot ((2.5 oz, 70 g)); 1½ Tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 Tbsp sake; 1 Tbsp mirin; 1½ Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp sugar; 1 dried red chili pepper ((optional)); 2 tsp toasted white sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

You'll love this classic Japanese burdock root side dish. I julienne the gobo and carrot, then stir-fry and braise them in a savory soy-mirin glaze. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep or bento.

Updated at: Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:57:02 GMT