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Yamagobo (Japanese Pickled Burdock Root)

Yamagobo is Japanese pickled burdock root marinated in rice vinegar, sugar and salt mixture. It’s tangy, sweet, and refreshingly crunchy with a bright orange color. Homemade Yamagobo is incredibly easy to make, and great as an accompaniment to sushi rolls or rice meals.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 20 Servings
Calories: 20 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound gobo burdock root
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon carrot powder (optional) or orange food coloring (you can skip this ingredient and your yamagobo will have a light brown color)

Instructions

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  1. Peel the gobo and then cut it into evenly-sized matchsticks. Then immediately place the cut pieces in a bowl of water with a little bit of vinegar for about 15 minutes. This will prevent them from turning brown and remove any astringent taste.
  2. Place the salt, sugar, vinegar, water and food coloring (or carrot powder) in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  3. Continue stirring the pickling mixture until all the salt and sugar have dissolved. Set aside to cool down.
  4. Place the cut gobo strips in a sterilized, airtight storage container or mason jar.
  5. Pour in the pickling liquid, and ensure all surfaces of the gobo are covered.
  6. Seal with the lid and store the contain in the refrigerator.
  7. Let it marinate for at least 3 days for the flavors to develop. (It can last for up to 1 month in the fridge)
  8. Use the pickled Yamagobo in sushi rolls or serve with a bowl of rice or noodles.

Notes

  • This recipe makes enough yamagobo strips and marinade that fit into one 16-oz mason jar.

Nutrition Information

Calories 20kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 89mg (4%) Potassium 70mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 20

% Daily Value*

Calories 20kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 89mg 4%
Potassium 70mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.