Main ingredients 🥩
burdock rootsoy saucecornstarch
Jung Ho-young's Burdock Fritters
Thick and wide slices of burdock root lightly marinated with soy sauce, then coated thinly with cornstarch and deep-fried to a crisp, perfect as a snack with beer
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those who want to enjoy a light, elegant dry appetizer at home, similar to a Japanese izakaya-style gourmet dish
- ⭐ Anyone—children or adults—who enjoys a unique, snack-like burdock dish that’s easy to eat like a crisp treat
- ⭐ People seeking a healthy, flavorful snack alternative to thick, greasy flour-based fritters, where the ingredient’s subtle taste shines through
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- appropriate amount of burdock root
- a little soy sauce
- appropriate amount of cornstarch
- appropriate amount of cooking oil
- a little salt
Recipe 🍳
- Rinse the burdock root under running water, gently scraping off only the surface dirt using a vegetable brush or the back of a knife.
- Cut the cleaned burdock root into pieces about 10cm long, then slice them lengthwise into thick, wide strips.
- If the burdock root is slightly tough, gently tap the surface with the tip or back of a knife to soften the fibers.
- Place the sliced burdock in a large bowl, sprinkle a small amount of soy sauce, and toss by hand until evenly marinated.
- Evenly sprinkle cornstarch over the marinated burdock, ensuring a very thin, uniform coating.
- Heat oil generously in a pan to about 175 degrees Celsius, then carefully add the cornstarch-coated burdock one piece at a time to avoid splattering.
- Fry until golden brown and completely crisp, turning occasionally for even cooking, then remove with a sieve and shake off excess oil.
- Immediately place on kitchen paper to absorb any remaining oil, then sprinkle with salt while still hot to enhance the savory flavor.
- Gently clean the burdock root, removing only surface dirt, slice thickly and widely, then lightly tap with the back of a knife to soften fibers.
- Marinate the burdock lightly with soy sauce, then evenly coat with a thin layer of cornstarch.
- Deep-fry in oil heated to 175 degrees until golden, drain excess oil, and finish with a sprinkle of salt.
Cooking tips 💡
- Avoid peeling the burdock skin completely, as this would eliminate its distinctive aromatic depth; instead, gently clean just the dirt without removing too much skin.
- Slicing the burdock into wide, flat pieces and lightly tapping them with a knife results in more tender, crisp texture compared to thin stick shapes.
- Using only cornstarch without a batter ensures a light, non-clumpy coating, preserving the burdock’s natural mildness and crispiness.
Shop ingredients on Coupang(Ad)
You might also like
Okjubu's Burdock Stew
A crisp, savory-sweet stewed burdock that makes a perfect side dish or filling for kimbap—truly a rice thief.
burdockpremium soy sauceoligo sugartoasted sesame seeds
everyday side dishbraised dishrice-friendly
Okjubu's Burdock Root Stew
A simple, hearty side dish that's savory and sweet, made with soy sauce and oyster sauce, perfect for a week's worth of meals.
burdock rootsoy sauceoyster saucecorn syrup
everyday side dishsweet and savorysuper easy
Jung Ho-young's Burdock Beef Stir-Fry
The ultimate side dish featuring crisp burdock and savory beef simmered to a salty-sweet perfection
burdockbeefcarrotkombu stockmirin
side dishsimmered burdocksweet-salty
Jang Ho-jun's Burdock Rice with Wild Chive Sauce
A delightful one-bowl dish of savory burdock rice easily made in a rice cooker, served with a fragrant and spicy wild chives seasoning sauce.
riceburdock rootwild chivesgreen onionsCheongyang chili pepper
one-bowl mealseasonal dishhome cooking
Striker Chef's Tuna and Corn Fritters
Crispy, sweet, savory, and nutty fritters made with canned tuna, corn, and Parmesan cheese, perfect as a street-food style beer snack.
Canned tunaCanned cornFrying mixEggParmesan cheese powder
Super simpleBeer snackLate-night snack
Seungwoo Dad's French Fries Sauce and Poutine
A recipe for snacks using frozen french fries, from fast-food style seasoning to 4 special dipping sauces, Canadian-style poutine, and kimchi salsa fries.
French friesMayonnaiseChili sauceCurry powderGarlic
late-night snackbeer snackhome party