Fresh Burdock Root Gobo Japanese Burdock Free Shipping

Weight: 15oz

Burdock root has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. In Chinese medicine, Burdock root is combined with other ingredients to make a sore throat remedy and a treatment for colds. Dried or roasted pieces of Burdock root can also be steeped in hot water to be used as a tea or poultice. Burdock root is high in fiber and minerals, and is a good source of potassium.

Burdock root is a traditional Asian ingredient often found in stews, stir-fry, and braised dishes. To prepare Burdock root, scrub or peel depending on the thickness of the skin and soak in acidulated water to prevent oxidation and to remove any astringent taste. Slice, julienne, or cut into chunks, Burdock root’s starchy qualities lend themselves well to frying and baking. Burdock root adds a nutty, earthy flavor to grains when simmered with them. It is often used as a seasoning agent for various dishes, though it can be served as a side dish or pureed into a soup. Burdock root can be kept refrigerated for up to two weeks and should not be washed or peeled until just before use.

Burdock root is especially popular in Japanese cuisine. In Japan, 'Gobo root' is often sliced thinly into coin-shaped pieces, fried and served as a chip-like snack. It is also an essential ingredient in the Japanese dish kimpira, a type of slaw made with julienned Gobo root, carrot, dried chili peppers and soy sauce. The root is commonly pickled in rice vinegar and served alongside sushi.