Stir-fried Burdock Root and Pork in Sweet and Savory Sauce
An easy-to-make dish featuring tender pork and crunchy burdock root stir-fried in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce that pairs perfectly with rice. The crisp texture and deep aroma of the burdock blend beautifully with the pork, which is pre-seasoned and coated in potato starch for a tender finish. It tastes delicious even when cold, making it perfect for meal prep or lunch boxes.
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๐ณ Cooking Flow
Thinly slice the burdock root diagonally and soak in water; julienne the carrots and ginger. โ Massage sake into the pork, coat with potato starch, and mix the seasoning ingredients (soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake). โ Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and stir-fry the dried burdock, carrots, and ginger. โ Add the pork and stir-fry until cooked through. โ Pour in the combined seasoning, simmer to glaze, and finish with toasted sesame seeds.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Thinly slice the burdock root diagonally and soak in water; julienne the carrots and ginger. โ Massage sake into the pork, coat with potato starch, and mix the seasoning ingredients (soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sake). โ Heat sesame oil in a frying pan and stir-fry the dried burdock, carrots, and ginger. โ Add the pork and stir-fry until cooked through. โ Pour in the combined seasoning, simmer to glaze, and finish with toasted sesame seeds.
Introduction
An easy-to-make dish featuring tender pork and crunchy burdock root stir-fried in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce that pairs perfectly with rice. The crisp texture and deep aroma of the burdock blend beautifully with the pork, which is pre-seasoned and coated in potato starch for a tender finish. It tastes delicious even when cold, making it perfect for meal prep or lunch boxes.
Step 1
Lightly scrape the burdock skin with the back of a knife and wash. Trim the dry ends, cut in half lengthwise, slice diagonally, and soak in water for about 5 minutes to remove bitterness.
Step 2
Peel and slice the carrot, then julienne it. Peel the ginger and slice into thin matchsticks.
Step 3
Place the pork in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of sake, and massage well. Add 1 tablespoon of potato starch and coat the meat evenly while loosening the pieces.
Step 4
Drain the soaked burdock in a colander and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
Step 5
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of mirin, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of sake; mix well until the sugar dissolves.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
โ ๏ธ Scraping the burdock skin too much will cause its aroma to fade, so just lightly scrape it off with the back of a knife.
๐ก Pat the burdock dry thoroughly with paper towels before stir-frying to prevent oil splatter and ensure a fragrant finish.
โจ Marinating the pork with sake beforehand removes odors and keeps it tender, while coating with potato starch locks in the flavor and helps the sauce cling to the meat.
๐ณ Since pork can become tough if overcooked, stir-fry the vegetables first until softened, then add the pork to cook quickly.
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