Kinpira Gobo (Stir-Fried Burdock & Carrot) 🥕 Japanese Fasting 🇯🇵

Description

Crunchy matchsticks of burdock root and carrot sautéed in soy, mirin, and sesame oil — sweet, salty, and nutty all at once. 🌿

Hook
Crisp, glossy, and addictively savory — zen simplicity on a plate! 🥢

Ingredients

• 🥕 Gobo (burdock root), julienned: 250 g (2 cups / 8.8 oz)
• 🥕 Carrots, julienned: 150 g (1¼ cups / 5.3 oz)
• 🛢️ Toasted sesame oil: 15 ml (1 tbsp / 0.5 fl oz)
• 🍶 Soy sauce: 20 ml (4 tsp / 0.68 fl oz)
• 🍯 Mirin: 15 ml (1 tbsp / 0.5 fl oz)
• 🍚 Sugar: 5 g (1 tsp / 0.18 oz)
• 🌶️ Shichimi togarashi (optional): 1 g (¼ tsp / 0.04 oz)
• 🌿 Toasted sesame seeds: 4 g (1 tbsp / 0.14 oz)

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Prep burdock: Scrub (don’t peel) the gobo and julienne thinly. Soak in cold water 5 min to remove bitterness; drain well.
2. 2️⃣ Sauté: Heat sesame oil 15 ml in a skillet over medium heat. Add burdock and carrot; stir-fry 3–4 min until slightly softened but still crisp.
3. 3️⃣ Season: Add soy 20 ml, mirin 15 ml, and sugar 5 g. Stir until liquid nearly evaporates and vegetables look glossy (2–3 min).
4. 4️⃣ Finish: Sprinkle sesame seeds and shichimi, toss, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Total Time

🕒 Preparation: 10 min
🔥 Cooking: 7 min
⏰ Total: 17 min

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