Burdock root
A long, slender, earthy root vegetable (gobo in Japanese cooking) with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and satisfying crunch. Peeled and cut thin for stir-fries like kinpira, or simmered in braises.
Used for
- kinpira
- stir-fries
- braises
- soups
In the kitchen
- Scrub or peel the thin skin.
- Slice into thin matchsticks or shavings.
- Soak sliced pieces in water briefly to prevent browning.
Picking it at the store
- Firm and unwrinkled, ideally still dusted with soil, which helps it keep longer.
- Wrapped in damp paper in the fridge it keeps for a couple of weeks. Don't wash until ready to use.
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