Sweet and Savory Burdock Root Just Like from the Deli

• 2 Burdock root
• 1 Katakuriko
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 3 tbsp Sake
• 2 and 1/2 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 tbsp Mirin

1. Scrape the skin off the burdock root, diagonally slice into thick elliptical rounds, then soak in water with a small amount of vinegar for 30 minutes to remove the astringent taste.
2. Lightly simmer the ingredients in a sauce pan, then stir in the sesame seeds.
3. If you simmer the sauce for too long, it will get too concentrated.
4. Thoroughly wipe off the excess liquid from the burdock root, then coat in katakuriko.
5. Deep fry the burdock root in 180C oil until crisp, drain excess oil, then mix with the ingredients.

burdock root, katakuriko, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sake, sugar, mirin

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/148819-sweet-and-savory-burdock-root-just-like-from-the-deli (may not work)