Burdock Kinpira (Gobo)

• 2 roots burdock, well scrubbed
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes or 1 small fresh red chli peppers finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

1. Cut the burdock root to desired thickness.
2. .Put the burdock root pieces in a bowl with enough water to cover, and let soak for a few minutes. Repeat again.
3. Pat the burdock root dry with kitchen or paper towels.
4. .Heat up a wok or large frying pan with the sesame oil.
5. Add the burdock root and saute beiefly, tossing to coat the pieces with oil.
6. Add chili peppers and toss.
7. Add the sugar, mirin and soy sauce and about 1/2 cup of water.
8. Lower the heat to medium, and continue cooking and stirring until the moisture has disappeared from the pan. Taste a piece of burdock root for doneness: it should be crisp-tender. If it's too crunchy for you add a bit more water and cook some more.

roots, sesame oil, red chili pepper, sugar, mirin, soy sauce

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Burdock-Kinpira-_Gobo_-1650529 (may not work)