Sweet and Savory Burdock Root and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry

1. 1

   Chop the burdock root and sweet potatoes into 1 cm matchsticks, and soak in 2 separate bowls.

2. 2

   Thinly slice the red chili pepper into rounds (keep half of the seeds).

3. 3

   Drain the water from the burdock root and sweet potatoes, put in a steamer (or heat-resistant glass dish), then briefly microwave.

4. 4

   About 3 to 3.5 minutes at 600W.

5. 5

   Add sesame oil to a saucepan (or frying pan), add the burdock root and sweet potatoes, and saute until brown.

6. 6

   If they aren't cooked through evenly, cover with a lid and steam cook.

7. 7

   Add the red chili pepper and lightly saute, then add seasoning ingredients 1 to 4 in the order listed, and continue sauteing.

8. 8

   Add sesame seeds, and katakuriko dissolved in a little water, then coat the vegetables evenly.

9. 9

   Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle sesame seeds (a generous amount) and serve!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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