Yamagobo (Japanese Pickled Burdock)
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Yamagobo (Japanese Pickled Burdock)
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A simple 5-ingredient recipe for homemade Japanese pickled burdock (yamagobo) in less than 10 minutes.
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Ingredients
- ½ pound burdock root (gobo)
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ⅔ cup hot water (microwaved for 1 minute)
- 2 teaspoons carrot powder (or 3-4 drops orange food coloring)
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Instructions
- Make the Pickling Brine. In a clean jar or heatproof container, stir hot water and sugar together until fully dissolved. Then mix in rice vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and carrot powder (or food coloring). Let the brine cool to room temperature.
- Prep the Burdock Root. Scrape off the skin using the back of a knife or a veggie scrubber. Rinse well. Cut into matchstick-sized pieces or long sticks (about 3–4 inches long).
- Pickle the Gobo. Add the sliced burdock root to the jar. Make sure it's fully submerged in the brine—add more water if needed. Seal the jar.
- Chill & Store. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating (3–5 days for the best flavor). Store in the fridge for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Soak in Water: After cutting, soak the burdock in cold water for 10–15 minutes to prevent browning and reduce bitterness.
- Uniform Sizing: Try to cut the sticks evenly so they pickle at the same rate.
- Bright Color Boost: Carrot powder adds natural color, but food coloring gives that classic vivid orange seen in sushi bars.
- Wait It Out: The flavor gets better the longer it sits—aim for at least 3 days for that classic tangy crunch.
- Soak in Water: After cutting, soak the burdock in cold water for 10–15 minutes to prevent browning and reduce bitterness.
- Uniform Sizing: Try to cut the sticks evenly so they pickle at the same rate.
- Bright Color Boost: Carrot powder adds natural color, but food coloring gives that classic vivid orange seen in sushi bars.
- Wait It Out: The flavor gets better the longer it sits—aim for at least 3 days for that classic tangy crunch.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
1003mg
(42%)
Potassium
181mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1003mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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