Kinpira Gobo (Spicy Burdock Root and Carrot Stir-fry

• Produce

  • 1 Carrot
  • 1/2 Red chili, whole dried

• Condiments

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp Sugar

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 tbsp Mirin/sweet cooking sake

• Other

  • 1 Large gobo/burdock root or a few small

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 large gobo/burdock root or a few small
• 1 carrot
• 1/2 to 1 whole dried red chili, seeds removed
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp mirin/sweet cooking sake
• 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

• Scrub or peel the burdock root, cut into matchsticks and soak in water. Rinse until water runs clear. Cut carrots into matchsticks as well.
• Measure out the sugar, mirin and soy sauce.
• Heat sesame oil in a pan and saute burdock, carrot and red chili on medium heat until carrot is soft. Burdock root will remain a bit harder, but make sure its not too tough!
• Add in sugar and mirin first. Mix well for a minute or two, then add in soy sauce. Stir fry until soy sauce begins to caramelize and gives off a nice smell.
• Stop heat and sprinkle on sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy! Goes good with rice and keeps well for leftovers and lunches!