Burdock Root From The Farmers Market At Union Square

Ingredients

4 pieces burdock root, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 chunk tofu, sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Preparation

1
Heat sesame oil in skillet.
2
Add the burdock slices, tofu and sesame seeds, then toss in pan until browned.
3
Add rice vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes.
4
Serve on a bed of rice or just plain.
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About

My friend Keiko, from Tokyo, introduced me to burdock root, a slender brown root vegetable that is common in Japanese cuisine. This week, i was happy to find this vegetable at the farmer's market at Union Square. The root has a nutty sweet flavor with a crunch texture that tastes perfect with a bowl of rice and a glass of hot Saki.

Yield:

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Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 4:55pm

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