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 sugar; 1 Tbsp sake; 1 Tbsp mirin; 1½ Tbsp soy sauce; 1 dried red chili pepper ((optional)); 2 tsp toasted white sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Stir-fried and simmered in sweet soy seasoning, Kinpira Gobo is a traditional Japanese dish of shredded burdock root and carrot with a hint of sesame. This crunchy and savory root vegetable is a great make-ahead side dish for your bento lunch or busy weeknight dinner.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:37:54 GMT