Braised Burdock Root
Ueong Jorim
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 30 min | Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz Burdock root (julienned)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- ½ cup Water
Instructions
- Peel the burdock root and cut into thin matchsticks (about 2 inches long). Soak in cold water for 10 minutes to prevent browning, then drain.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the burdock root and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook for 12-15 minutes over medium-low heat until the burdock is tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated.
- Toss with sesame oil and sesame seeds. Serve as banchan. This dish is commonly found in gimbap and Korean lunch boxes.
From K-Kitchen — koreanhomecook.com