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Kinpira gobo

Name: Kinpira gobo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Japan
Ingredients: 150 g burdock root; 150 g carrot; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp mirin; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp sesame seeds

A home-cooking adaptation of kinpira gobo, with practical ingredients and clear steps.

Prep15 min

Cook12 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Let’s make it.

Scrub burdock and cut into fine matchsticks; briefly rinse and drain. Cut carrot to match.
Heat sesame oil and stir-fry both vegetables for four minutes.
Add soy sauce, mirin, sugar and two tablespoons water; simmer until tender and nearly dry.
Scatter sesame seeds over the vegetables and serve warm or chilled.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation; timing and yield are estimates.

Allergen notes

Sesame, soy, wheat. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 93 kcal
Protein: 1.4 g
Carbs: 13.0 g
Fat: 4.0 g
Fibre: 2.4 g
Total sugar: 5.5 g
Sodium: 267 mg

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