Savory Burdock Sauté

Burdock looks funny but tastes fabulous.  Here’s a recipe repeat requested by a prior client.
  • 1 onion, peeled
  • 1 large burdock root
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of seasalt (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • Fresh minced parsley

Trim ends, scrub, wash, and chop the vegetables.  Scrub the burdock root particularly well (or peel it if you must). Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté veggies together with a pinch of seasalt on medium heat for 5 minutes.  Add sesame oil and sauté for one minute more.  Add 1/4 inch of water to the hot skillet, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes on low heat.  Check regularly for doneness to make sure veggies aren’t overly soft.  Sprinkle parsley on top and stir once to mix.