Gobo Salad (Burdock Root Salad with Mayonnaise)
Gobo (burdock root) is a staple root vegetable in Japan, and it makes a delicious salad when tossed with Japanese mayonnaise. Experience the perfect combination of gobo and mayonnaise with this Gobo Salad recipe.
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Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 gobo (burdock root) (about 5.3 oz/150 g)
- 1.8 oz carrot
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 ½ Tbsp Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie Mayo, 0.53 oz/15 g per 1 Tbsp. For a homemade version, please refer to the linked article.)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash gobo to remove any dirt. Then, lightly scrape off the skin using the back of a knife or by wrapping it in aluminum foil.
- Cut the gobo diagonally into thin pieces about 2 inches (5cm) long, and slice each piece into thin strips.
- Soak the gobo strips in water for a minute, then drain them in a colander.
- Cut carrot into thin strips of a similar size to the gobo strips.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the gobo strips and let them cook for 3 minutes. Then, add the carrot strips and let them cook for an additional minute.
- Drain the gobo and carrot strips in a colander and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Put the gobo and carrot in a bowl and toss them with sugar and soy sauce. Allow the mixture to cool down for about 5 minutes.
- Once the mixture has cooled, add Japanese mayonnaise and mix everything together.
- Serve in bowls and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to taste.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal
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