Kimpira gobo (spicy burdock) 

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Part of vegan osechi 2024.

ingredients 

• 1 burdock, about 200g
• 1 large carrot, about 200g
• ¼tsp dried red chili rings
• white sesames
• sesame oil
• 50 ml water

• sauce A

  • 1½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 1½ tbsp mirin
  • 1½ tbsp sake
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

steps 

1. Peel the burdock and carrots. Julienne them into matchstick size. Soak burdock in water (separate).
2. Drain, and pat them dry.
3. In frying pan fry the vegetables with sesame oil and red chilli.
   
4. Add 50 ml water and sauce A, and fry until there’s no more water. Season to taste.
   
5. Remove to a plate or a bowl, add white sesame, and cool.
   

notes 

Credits to https://cookpad.com/recipe/2945899, originally written in Japanese with a minor adjustment (more carrots).