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Burdock Root from the Farmers Market at Union Square
My friend Keiko, from Tokyo, introduced me to burdock root, a slender brown root vegetable that is common in Japanese cuisine. This week, i was happy to find this vegetable at the farmer's market at Union Square. The root has a nutty sweet flavor with a crunch texture that tastes perfect with a bowl of rice and a glass of hot Saki. Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 4 Pieces burdock root, thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Chunk tofu, sliced
- 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 Tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
Directions
- Directions:
- 1. Heat sesame oil in skillet.
- 2. Add the burdock slices, tofu and sesame seeds, then toss in pan until browned.
- 3. Add rice vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes.
- 4. Serve on a bed of rice or just plain.
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