Kinpira Gobo

Name: Kinpira Gobo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/2 lb burdock root, julienned; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 dried red chili, sliced; 1 tbsp sake; 2 tbsp mirin; 2 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted

A traditional Japanese side dish featuring julienned burdock root and carrots stir-fried in a sweet and savory glaze.

30 minMediumServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 lb burdock root, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 dried red chili, sliced
1 tbsp sake
2 tbsp mirin
2 tsp sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1

Soak 1/2 lb julienned burdock root in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
2

Heat 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Add 1 sliced dried red chili, 1/2 lb julienned burdock root, and 1 medium julienned carrot, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until softened.
4

Add 1 tbsp sake, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp soy sauce to the pan.
5

Cook while stirring continuously until the liquid evaporates and glazes the vegetables, about 3 minutes.
6

Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds before serving.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for sake in Kinpira Gobo?

The entry for Kinpira Gobo calls for 1 tbsp sake. In its place: Dry sherry or a dry white wine does the same job. For no alcohol, use water or light stock with a few drops of rice vinegar.

How hot is Kinpira Gobo?

Moderately. The heat in Kinpira Gobo comes from 1 dried red chili, sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Kinpira Gobo gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Kinpira Gobo is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Kinpira Gobo keto-friendly?

A serving of Kinpira Gobo carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How long does Kinpira Gobo keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Kinpira Gobo within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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