My Grandmother's Wrapped Burdock

1. 1

   Scrape off the skin of the burdock root with a knife.

2. 2

   If the burdock is quite thick, cut it vertically into two.

3. 3

   If the burdock is rather thin, leave as is.

4. 4

   Cut into 5 cm lengths.

5. 5

   Put the Step 1 burdock into a pot and fill with water until just covered.

6. 6

   Add the ingredients and turn on the heat.

7. 7

   Boil until the burdock is soft.

8. 8

   When the burdock has become soft, remove from the water and wrap with the pork.

9. 9

   If the pork is long, cut it in half.

10. 10

    (I used shabu shabu type pork in the photo and one slice was just right.)

11. 11

    Fry Step 3 in a frying pan with the seam end on the bottom.

12. 12

    When the meat begins color, add the ingredients and simmer until the liquid evaporates.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.