Sauteed Burdock (Woowong bokkeum)
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Sauteed Burdock (Woowong bokkeum)
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Burdock or Woowong (우엉) is a really popular root vegetable in Korea and Japan (kobo). It has many health benefits and it is even treated as a medicinal herb in some cultures such as China and India.
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Ingredients
- 1 burdock root (julienned, approx. 4 cups / 1.5 lb / 1 L / 680.4 g)
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil (like canola)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- roasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Peel the whole burdock (the root can be 2-3 ft long) and rinse. Cut off about 1 to 1 1/2 in off the woody part of the thicker end and also about 1/2 in off the bottom end. Julienne the burdock by first slicing it at an angle (3 mm thick) and then cutting those into thin strips (2-3 mm wide). You can also use a mandolin but I found that it was actually easier to cut with a knife because the burdock is so woody and hard.
- As you julienne the burdock, immerse them in cold water immediately to keep it from browning and also to draw out some of the bitter taste. The water will become brown – that’s OK. Rinse the burdock in cold water and drain.
- Heat 1 Tbs of oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Add burdock and sauté for a short time (less than a minute) until every piece is coated with oil.
- Lower the heat to medium and add soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Sauté for another 7 min or so until tender. Stir them occasionally so that they are evenly cooked.
- Sprinkle some roasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- If you have access to a good oriental market, try to get a fresh burdock root. They are also sometimes sold in pre-washed, pre-cut packages which are not as good but will also work.
- Because cutting the burdock is a bit time consuming, I like to make woowong bokkeum in larger batches and store it in the fridge for up to 10 days. Cooked burdock freezes really well too.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
37kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
130mg
(5%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 37kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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