A simple and classic Japanese dish made for nice side dish. And this goes well with alcohol. The crispy feeling of burdock root increases its deliciousness.

The burdock root pickles I bought were delicious, so I made my own.After experimenting a lot, I settled on this recipe.Only cut as many of the burdock roots as you are going to eat, and leave the rest to marinate. They will continue to absorb the seasonings (if they get to the stage where you feel you don't want the flavor to get any stronger, pour off the liquid and return to the fridge).Step 3 might be a bit of a pain, but pounding the roots one by one means that they crack evenly and thus absorb the same amount of flavor when soaked. Recipe by ai mama

I had an excess stock of burdock root and sweet potatoes.Precooking in the microwave makes this a quick-prep dish. (But be careful not to over cook, or the sweet potatoes will break apart!)Potato starch is used to thicken the sauce, so it coats the veggies nicely!For those who can take spicy, try cooking the red chili pepper with half of the seeds! It's delicious. Recipe by Norimakitamago

This is a great dish to make if you've got some beef on the verge of going bad.Start off with 30 ml each of mirin and soy sauce. Add more if necessary while checking the taste. Recipe by Dannasamaharyourinin

I love burdock root (gobo) salad. I've been making this for ages since it's a firm family favorite. It's great to pack in lunchboxes too!Pay attention when you're adding the seasoning ingredients at Step 5. Also be sure to dry the vegetables well in the prior step, or the salad will be watery. For 2-3 servings. Recipe by Donpintan

I made a healthy simmered dish.I usually stop simmering burdock roots while they are still pretty crunchy to enjoy their texture, but if you prefer them to be softer, please add more water and continue simmering them for longer.Keep an eye on the pan as it simmers with the lid on that it doesn't over-cook and burn. For about 3 servings. Recipe by Mokobu- mama

This is a traditional Japanese table dish and one of my husband’s favorites 💕

It's a shame to only eat this at new year's; I want to be able to eat it any time! Try it when you get fresh burdock.When using good quality burdock, be careful not to over boil. Since the burdock will be tossed right after boiling, it needs to be pounded first. Recipe by meg115

I'm a big fan of chicken breast, and so I wanted to come up with a tasty recipe for it.＊ Seasoning the chicken results in tender and juicy bites.＊ In the final step, be careful not to overcook the chicken.＊ If you are preparing this dish in advance, I suggest waiting to add the chicken and then heat right before serving. Recipe by emakatu

I saw this recipe in a book or somewhere, but there wasn't enough tartness, so I added a bit more to suit my taste.If you cut the burdock root into 5 cm lengths before boiling, when it comes time to pound them, you may pound your hand instead. This is why you should cut them up into long pieces that fit into your pot first, then chop them up after pounding them. Recipe by Pukuttopukumaru