Main ingredients 🥩
burdockpremium soy sauceoligo sugartoasted sesame seeds
Okjubu's Burdock Stew
A crisp, savory-sweet stewed burdock that makes a perfect side dish or filling for kimbap—truly a rice thief.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those looking to make a hearty, long-lasting side dish
- ⭐ People who want to prepare their own crisp, sweet-savory burdock for kimbap
Ingredients needed 🛒4 servings
- burdock 3 pieces
- water 1 cup
- premium soy sauce 4 tablespoons
- oligo sugar 3 tablespoons
- toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon
Recipe 🍳
- Rinse the burdock under running water, then scrape off the skin using the back of a knife or a peeler.
- Slice the peeled burdock thinly at an angle.
- Soak the sliced burdock in water to prevent browning, then rinse lightly and drain well through a sieve.
- In a bowl, mix water, premium soy sauce, and oligo sugar to prepare the stewing sauce.
- Pour the stewing sauce into a pan and bring to a boil, then add the prepared burdock and stir to combine.
- Simmer over medium heat until the sauce reduces and the burdock is evenly coated with the soy sauce color, then finish by sprinkling with toasted sesame seeds.
- Peel and thinly slice the burdock.
- Soak the slices in water to prevent browning, then drain.
- Mix water, soy sauce, and oligo sugar to make the stewing sauce.
- Add the burdock to the sauce and cook until the liquid has reduced.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for a rich finish.
Cooking tips 💡
- Soaking sliced burdock in water prevents browning and removes its sharp flavor.
- Finish by turning up the heat and quickly sautéing to enhance the glossy sheen.
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