Pounded Burdock Root (Marinated in Sesame Seed Vinegar)

1. 1

   Scrape the skin off of the burdock root, cut to sizes that fit into cooking pot (refer to Helpful Hints), and soak in water for a few minutes.

2. 2

   Boil water in a pot, add a small amount of vinegar, and boil the burdock root.

3. 3

   While boiling the burdock root, combine the marinating sauce ingredients.

4. 4

   Strain excess water from the burdock root, and pound them with a rolling pin.

5. 5

   (The photo shows them before pounding.)

6. 6

   Cut into 5 cm lengths, and half the thick pieces lengthwise, or else cut them in half again.

7. 7

   Put the cut pieces of burdock root in the marinating sauce.

8. 8

   Stir from time to time to allow the sauce to distribute evenly.

9. 9

   It's ready to serve after a few hours, but even tastier if left to marinate overnight.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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