Kinpira Gobo (Braised Burdock Root)

Name: Kinpira Gobo (Braised Burdock Root)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 200 g burdock root (gobo); 100 g carrot; 1 dried red chili pepper (optional); 1 tbsp tsuyu sauce (noodle soup base); 1 tbsp sake; ½ tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder (or plant-based alternative); 1 tbsp light brown sugar; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 ½ tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu); 1 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Kinpira gobo is a quick and easy side dish and a staple in Japanese homes. Made with burdock root and carrots in a sweet and savory sauce, this crunchy side is nutritious and delicious! Perfect to serve with Japanese meals and put in bento boxes!

Updated at: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:57:36 GMT