{"product_id":"japanese-burdock","title":"Japanese Burdock Root Gobo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapan Burdock Root Gobo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the earthy crunch of Japan Burdock Root Gobo, a long, slender Japanese root vegetable with a mildly sweet, nutty and earthy flavour. Also known as burdock, gobo, Japanese burdock, burdock root, burdock root Japanese, gobo Japanese, 牛蒡, 牛蒡根, ごぼう, ゴボウ or Arctium lappa, this root is popular in Japanese and Asian cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh gobo has a firm, crunchy texture and a distinctive earthy aroma. When cooked, it stays pleasantly crisp while absorbing the flavours of soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, miso, dashi, soup stock and other ingredients. It is suitable for kinpira gobo, stir-fries, soups, stews, braised dishes, rice dishes, salads, burdock juice and homemade burdock tea preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan. Product photos are for reference only. Burdock root length, thickness, skin colour, earthiness, sweetness, firmness, packaging and weight may vary depending on harvest, shipment and batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJapan Burdock Root Gobo Quick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan Burdock Root Gobo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurdock, gobo, Japanese burdock, burdock root, burdock root Japanese, gobo Japanese, 牛蒡, 牛蒡根, ごぼう, ゴボウ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh root vegetable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArctium lappa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong, slender brown root with pale inner flesh, depending on batch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarthy, mildly sweet, slightly nutty and savoury after cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm and crunchy when fresh; tender-crisp after cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKinpira gobo, burdock stir-fry, miso soup, Japanese soups, braised dishes, rice dishes, salads, burdock juice and burdock tea preparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep refrigerated and protected from drying. Wrap in paper or paper towel, then store in a bag or container.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste and Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan Burdock Root Gobo has a unique earthy flavour with a mild natural sweetness. It is firmer and more fibrous than many root vegetables, which gives it a satisfying bite in cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen sliced thinly or cut into matchsticks, gobo cooks evenly while staying lightly crunchy. Its flavour pairs especially well with soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, miso, ginger, carrot, mushroom, pork, chicken, tofu and rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh Japanese burdock root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, slender root vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthy, nutty and mildly sweet flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrunchy texture even after cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for kinpira gobo and Japanese soups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for stir-fries, stews and braised dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used for burdock juice or homemade burdock tea preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBurdock, Gobo and Japanese Burdock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGobo is the Japanese name for burdock root. In Japanese, burdock root is written as ごぼう, ゴボウ or 牛蒡. Customers searching for burdock root in Japanese or gobo Japanese are usually looking for this root vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese cooking, gobo is commonly cut into thin strips for kinpira gobo, simmered in soups, added to mixed rice, cooked with miso, or used in braised vegetable dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaning \/ Search Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan Burdock Root Gobo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain product name for this listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurdock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon English name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurdock Root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh edible root of the burdock plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Burdock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurdock root commonly used in Japanese cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGobo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese name for burdock root\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eごぼう \/ ゴボウ \/ 牛蒡\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese names for burdock root\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e牛蒡 \/ 牛蒡根\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChinese names for burdock and burdock root\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU-eong \/ 우엉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKorean name for burdock root\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBurdock in Chinese and 牛蒡 in English\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurdock in Chinese is usually 牛蒡, pronounced niú bàng. Burdock root in Chinese can also be written as 牛蒡根, where 根 means root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e牛蒡 in English is burdock or burdock root. On this product page, it refers to fresh Japanese burdock root used as a vegetable, not a supplement or medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Burdock Root\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh burdock root can be sliced, julienned, shaved, stir-fried, simmered, braised or added to soup. Because the root is firm, thin cutting helps it cook more evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut into matchsticks for kinpira gobo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice thinly for stir-fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to miso soup or clear soup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraise with carrot, soy sauce and sesame oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to mixed rice or Japanese-style stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in Chinese-style soups with other root vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend or juice with apple, carrot or lemon for burdock juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice and dry for homemade burdock tea preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKinpira Gobo and Japanese Cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKinpira gobo is one of the most popular Japanese burdock root dishes. The burdock is usually cut into thin strips, soaked briefly if needed, then stir-fried and simmered with carrot, soy sauce, mirin, sugar and sesame oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a sweet-savoury side dish with a crunchy texture and earthy flavour. It can be served with rice, bento meals, grilled fish, chicken, tofu or simple home-cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBurdock Juice and Burdock Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome customers search for \u003cstrong\u003eburdock juice\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eburdock tea\u003c\/strong\u003e. This product is fresh burdock root, not ready-made bottled juice or dried tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor burdock juice, fresh burdock is usually washed well, sliced and blended or juiced with other ingredients such as apple, carrot, lemon or ginger to balance its earthy flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor burdock tea, the root is usually sliced thinly, dried or roasted, then steeped in hot water. If you prefer ready-to-brew tea, look for a dried burdock tea product instead of fresh root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBurdock Benefits and Nutrition Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers often search for burdock benefits because burdock root is known as a fibre-containing root vegetable. The best way to describe it for a product page is as a fresh vegetable that can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurdock root naturally contains carbohydrates, dietary fibre, potassium, magnesium and plant compounds found in root vegetables. This is general food information and should not be treated as medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Nutrition Per 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Raw Burdock Root Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 72 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 17.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 3.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 0.1–0.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in burdock root\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in burdock root\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInulin-type Fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNaturally present in burdock root\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare Burdock Root\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash burdock root well under running water to remove soil. The skin has flavour, so many cooks scrub it lightly instead of peeling deeply. If the skin is tough or damaged, scrape or peel only the rough outer layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash well before cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrub lightly to remove dirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel only if the outer skin is very rough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut into thin slices, shavings or matchsticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak briefly in water if you want to reduce strong earthiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain well before stir-frying or simmering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook with soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, miso or soup stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose Burdock Root\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose burdock roots that feel firm, not soft or hollow. The skin should look naturally rough and earthy, but the root should not be mouldy, slimy or badly dried out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose firm, straight roots where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid soft, shrivelled or mouldy roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid roots with strong rotten smell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinner roots are often easier to cut and cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse fresh roots soon for best crunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the root from drying out during storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurdock root dries out easily, so keep it protected from air and moisture loss. Wrap the root in paper, newspaper or paper towel, then place it in a plastic bag or container in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not wash before long storage, as extra moisture can encourage spoilage. Wash only before cooking. Once cut, wrap well and refrigerate, then use as soon as possible for best texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep refrigerated after delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap in paper or paper towel to reduce drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore inside a bag or container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not wash before storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash only before cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse cut burdock as soon as possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscard if mouldy, slimy, badly soft or rotten-smelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SKC Fruits","offers":[{"title":"1 Pack","offer_id":39844489789538,"sku":"","price":5.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/2880\/9826\/products\/japan-burdock-root-gobo.jpg?v=1783085926","url":"https:\/\/www.skcfruits.com\/products\/japanese-burdock","provider":"SKC Fruits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}