Sweet and Savory Braised Burdock Root Recipe
4 Essential Side Dishes: Fresh Lettuce Salad, Crispy Braised Burdock, Aromatic Angelica Salad, and Crunchy Stir-fried Dried Laver
Introducing four hearty side dishes that will add vitality to your everyday meals. These can be quickly prepared with common pantry ingredients, so you don’t have to worry even on busy days. Enjoy the delicious taste of home-cooked meals made with love!
Lettuce Salad Ingredients- 200g fresh lettuce
- 2 tablespoons anchovy sauce (for umami)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Braised Burdock Root Ingredients- 200g burdock root
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (for crispness)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (for savory flavor)
- 3 tablespoons mirin (for gloss and sweetness)
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 pieces dried kelp (kombu, for depth of flavor)
- 3 tablespoons rice syrup (jocheong, for sweetness and gloss)
- Sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Angelica Salad Ingredients- 200g angelica sprouts (dureup)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons fermented vinegar (gamsikcho)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
- A pinch of salt
Stir-fried Dried Laver Ingredients- 10g dried laver (gim)
- Cooking oil
- Salt
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- 200g burdock root
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (for crispness)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (for savory flavor)
- 3 tablespoons mirin (for gloss and sweetness)
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 pieces dried kelp (kombu, for depth of flavor)
- 3 tablespoons rice syrup (jocheong, for sweetness and gloss)
- Sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Angelica Salad Ingredients- 200g angelica sprouts (dureup)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons fermented vinegar (gamsikcho)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
- A pinch of salt
Stir-fried Dried Laver Ingredients- 10g dried laver (gim)
- Cooking oil
- Salt
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- 10g dried laver (gim)
- Cooking oil
- Salt
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Lightly blanch the fresh lettuce in boiling water, then immediately plunge it into cold water. This helps preserve its vibrant green color and maintain a crisp texture.
Step 2
Once blanched, cut the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Aim for a size that’s easy to eat, not too large or too small.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine the cut lettuce with minced garlic, anchovy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Gently toss to coat everything evenly. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
Step 4
And there you have it – a delicious seasoned lettuce salad! It looks appetizing, doesn’t it?
Step 5
Now, let’s make the braised burdock root. In a pot, combine 2 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of vinegar and add the burdock root. Boiling it with vinegar helps remove any bitterness and keeps it wonderfully crunchy.
Step 6
Once the burdock root is tender-crisp, add the water, mirin, soy sauce, and rice syrup. Simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the burdock root beautifully. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Step 7
When the burdock root has absorbed the flavorful sauce and the liquid has reduced to a glaze, turn off the heat. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds for a perfect finish. You’ve made delicious sweet and savory braised burdock root!
Step 8
Next, we’ll prepare the aromatic angelica sprouts. Briefly blanch the sprouts in boiling water, then trim them into manageable, bite-sized pieces.
Step 9
In a bowl, mix the prepared angelica sprouts with gochujang, fermented vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Gently toss until well combined. If needed, add a pinch of salt to balance the flavors. This salad offers a delightful tangy and slightly spicy taste that stimulates the appetite.
Step 10
Finally, let’s make the crispy stir-fried dried laver. Lightly oil a frying pan and add the dried laver. Stir-fry until the laver becomes crispy, absorbing the oil.
Step 11
Once the laver is crisp, season lightly with salt and sprinkle with sesame seeds, then remove from heat. Cut into desired pieces and plate attractively for a delightful crunchy side dish.
Step 12
And voilà! Four delicious side dishes are ready in a flash. It’s so rewarding to create such wonderful meals with simple ingredients. We enjoyed them thoroughly!
