Sweet and Savory Burdock Root and Sweet Potato Stir

Name: Sweet and Savory Burdock Root and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Burdock root; 1 Sweet potato; 1 Red chili pepper; 1 Sesame oil; 2 tbsp 1 Sake; 2 tbsp 2 Mirin; 1 tsp 3 Sugar; 2 tbsp 4 Soy sauce; 1 tsp Katakuriko; 2 tsp Toasted sesame seeds (for stir-frying)

Servings: persons

1
Chop the burdock root and sweet potatoes into 1 cm matchsticks, and soak in 2 separate bowls.
2
Thinly slice the red chili pepper into rounds (keep half of the seeds).
3
Drain the water from the burdock root and sweet potatoes, put in a steamer (or heat-resistant glass dish), then briefly microwave.
4
About 3 to 3.5 minutes at 600W.
5
Add sesame oil to a saucepan (or frying pan), add the burdock root and sweet potatoes, and saute until brown.
6
If they aren't cooked through evenly, cover with a lid and steam cook.
7
Add the red chili pepper and lightly saute, then add seasoning ingredients 1 to 4 in the order listed, and continue sauteing.
8
Add sesame seeds, and katakuriko dissolved in a little water, then coat the vegetables evenly.
9
Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle sesame seeds (a generous amount) and serve!

271

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Burdock root, 1 Sweet potato, 1 Red chili pepper, 1 Sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Savory Burdock Root and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet and Savory Burdock Root and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry

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