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
Ingredients needed 2 servings
Recipe
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.
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.
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