40 min
Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Peel the burdock root, slice it into sticks, and immediately soak them in vinegar water to prevent browning.
- 2 Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes, then remove and drain.
- 3 Sauté the burdock root with sesame oil until fragrant and the outer layer is slightly browned.
- 4 Simmer with soy sauce, sugar, and water over low heat for 20 minutes until tender but still slightly firm.
- 5 Simmer until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, then mix in honey and sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds.
With an appliance
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Microwave 30 min
Replace step 4: loosely cover the burdock root with broth and microwave at 800 W for 10 minutes; transfer back to the pan and simmer for 3 minutes, then mix in the honey in step 5.