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Japanese Kinpira Gobo with Carrot and Burdock Root

Name: Japanese Kinpira Gobo with Carrot and Burdock Root
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: 1 large burdock root, peeled and julienned; 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons mirin; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon sake; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 green onion, finely chopped

A traditional Japanese side dish that features the earthy flavors of burdock root and the sweetness of carrots, sautéed to perfection.

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·By Troy·August 17, 2025

Japanese Kinpira Gobo with Carrot and Burdock Root — Side Dish served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Vegetables

For the Sauce

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 112 kcal
Protein: 1.7 g
Carbs: 15.4 g
Fat: 4.7 g
Fiber: 2.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 446 kcal
Protein: 6.9 g
Carbs: 61.4 g
Fat: 18.9 g
Fiber: 10 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 large burdock root peeled and julienned	85	2	20	0.2	5
2 medium carrots peeled and julienned	50	1	12	0.2	3.5
1 tablespoon sesame oil	120	0	0	14	0
2 tablespoons soy sauce	20	2	2	0.1	0
2 tablespoons mirin	50	0	10	0	0
1 tablespoon sugar	50	0	13	0	0
1 tablespoon sake	14	0	1.2	0	0
1 tablespoon sesame seeds	52	1.6	2.1	4.5	1.1
1 green onion finely chopped	5	0.3	1.2	0.1	0.4

These nutrition estimates are approximate and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Soak burdock root
Soak the julienned burdock root in cold water for 10 minutes to remove any bitterness.
2
Drain and dry
Drain and pat dry the burdock root and carrots with a paper towel.
3
Heat sesame oil
Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Making the Sauce

1
Combine sauce ingredients
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake.
2
Mix until sugar dissolves
Mix well until the sugar dissolves completely.
3
Set aside
Set aside until needed.

How to Make Japanese Kinpira Gobo with Carrot and Burdock Root

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté burdock root
Add the drained burdock root to the heated pan, stir-fry for 2 minutes.
2
Add carrots
Add the carrots and continue to stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes.
3
Cook with sauce
Pour in the prepared sauce, stir well, and cook until the liquid is mostly evaporated and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.