Beef With Burdock Root

serves 4

• 6 oz. (180 g) burdock root (gobo)

• 3 c. water
• 1 T. rice vinegar

• 1 T. sesame oil
• 7 oz. (200 g) tender beef, shredded

• 3 T. each: water, soy sauce
• 4 T. sugar
• 2 T. oil.

• 1 T. white sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

Choose fresh burdock root with a firm, moist skin (illus.1)
Scrape with the dull edge of a knife to peel (illus. 2),
and wash. Cut into 1-1/2" (4 cm) sections, then shred with aknife (illus. 3)
or a shredder. Soak in 3 c. water and 1 T. rice vinegar to prevent discoloration. Drain well before use.

Add the sesame oil to a frying pan,then put in the shredded beef and shredded burdock root. Stir-fry over high heat until dry. Add 3 T. each: water, soy sauce,4 T. sugar ,2 T. oil. and continue stir- frying about 3 minutes until the sauce is reduced. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle the toasted white sesame seeds over the top and serve.

Those who like spicy-hot food can ster-fry some shredded red chili pepper with the beef and burdock root.

This dish can also be refrigerated after cooking and eaten cold.