{"id":1242,"date":"2025-10-23T05:47:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T05:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/?p=1242"},"modified":"2025-11-29T01:38:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T01:38:01","slug":"gobo-salad-burdock-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/gobo-salad-burdock-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Gobo Salad (Burdock Salad)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns content-area is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column recipe-main-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:80%;flex-basis:80%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns time-box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column time-box-element is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center prep-text wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prep:<\/strong> 10m<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column time-box-element is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cook-text wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cook:<\/strong> 10m<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column time-box-element is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center servings-text wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Servings:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3\" class=\"recipe-featured-image no-print wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gobosalad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gobosalad.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gobosalad-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gobosalad-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gobosalad-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gobosalad-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"excerpt-text no-print wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A unique and tasty, nutty salad that is one of my favorite Japanese sides. It complements richer, more savory dishes nicely. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">&#8212;Ingredients&#8212;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns ingredients-box has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ingredients-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>Fast<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-tw-border ingredients-list\">\n<li>150g parsnip, julienned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50g carrot, julienned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp rice vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 tsp soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp toasted sesame oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 1\/2 tsp sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tbsp mayonnaise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paprika or cayenne (<em>optional)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ingredients-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>Fancy<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-tw-border ingredients-list\">\n<li>150g burdock root, peeled &amp; julienned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50g carrot, peeled &amp; julienned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp rice vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2tsp soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1tsp toasted sesame oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 1\/2 tsp sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Togarashi (<em>optional<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">&#8212;Method&#8212;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;text-transform:uppercase\"><em>Fast Method<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-list method-list\">\n<li>HAVEN&#8217;T TRIED THE PARSNIP SUB YET. ALSO WANT TO TRY POTATOES.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grind the sesame seeds. If using a spice grinder, careful not to overgrind. Add the sesame seeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boil a couple cups of water. Add the carrot and cook 1 minute. Remove the carrot and drain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the parsnip and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the parsnip and drain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While still hot, add the sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once cool, add the mayonnaise and chill until ready to serve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika, or for some kick, cayenne.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);text-transform:uppercase\"><em>Fancy Method<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toast the sesame seeds: in a medium-hot dry pan, toast until seeds start to brown, stirring continuously (~1m). Spread on a plate to cool. (<em>Optional<\/em>.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grind the sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boil some water. Add the carrot and cook 1 minute. Remove the carrot and drain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the burdock root and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the burdock and drain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While the burdock is still hot, add the sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow to cool and add the Kewpie mayonnaise. Chill until ready to serve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish with a sprinkle of togarashi.  (<em>Optional<\/em>.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column recipe-sidebar has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:33.33%;flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><div class='printomatic pom-default ' id='id2747'  data-print_target='body'><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">&#8212;Notes&#8212;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list notes-list\">\n<li>The majority of the prep time is spent cutting the burdock and carrot into matchstick-sized (julienned) pieces, which is much easier with a mandolin.  Without a mandolin, double the prep time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toasting the sesame seasons (even if commercially roasted) deepens the flavor and is generally worth the few minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The togarashi is optional but does really add to the dish, if you can find it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">&#8212;Serving Ideas&#8212;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list suggestions-list\">\n<li>Goes well with meat dishes, esp. fried or grilled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ramimarcus.com\/fastorfancy\/spinach-ohitashi\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1195\">Spinach Ohitashi<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default sidebar-separator\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try increasing soy sauce next time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A unique and tasty, nutty salad that is one of my favorite Japanese sides. 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