How to use and rehydrate dried burdock

This is a very convenient dried burdock that can be quickly used in cooking and does not require any soaking. You can enjoy the rich aroma of muddy burdock and the rich flavor of aged burdock.

This time, we will introduce three ways to rehydrate dried burdock. We will also tell you about the texture and recipes you can enjoy with each method, so please try them out.

[Put it in as is]  Recommended for cooked rice

It's easy to make rice with standard time-saving ingredients such as canned tuna, mackerel, and salad chicken. If you want to make kinpira burdock or burdock salad, rehydrate it in boiling water to make it soft and easy to eat.

[Soak for 1 hour] Crispy texture

After soaking for an hour, the burdock will have a crunchy or crispy texture. In this state, it is ideal for dishes that make use of the texture of the burdock, especially salads, stir-fries, and fried dishes where you want to enjoy the texture. The natural aroma and texture of the burdock will remain, adding a texture accent to the entire dish.

• Burdock salad : By mixing burdock root that has been soaked for an hour with mayonnaise, you can make a burdock salad with a crunchy texture. The creamy mayonnaise and the crunch of the burdock create an exquisite balance, giving the salad a satisfying texture. Adding a little sesame seeds and vinegar will add depth to the flavor.
• Kinpira burdock : Stir-fry burdock with carrots to make a sweet and spicy kinpira, which brings out the crispy texture of the burdock. The flavors of soy sauce and mirin blend well together, making it a perfect match with rice.
• Deep-fried burdock : By coating it with potato starch and deep-frying it, you can make deep-fried burdock that is crispy on the outside and crunchy on the inside. The natural flavor of the burdock and the fragrant taste of the deep-frying make it the perfect snack or side dish.

[Soak in water for half a day] Maintains the texture of burdock

If you soak it for half a day, the burdock will be soft overall while still retaining a slight crunchy texture. At this stage, the burdock will absorb seasonings and broth well, and the flavors will soak in quickly, making it ideal for simmered dishes and mixed stews. In simmered dishes in particular, the flavor of the burdock will spread gradually and you can enjoy its deep taste.

• Simmered dishes : If you add burdock that has been soaked for half a day to a simmered dish, it will absorb the stock and seasonings well. The burdock will retain a slight crunchy texture, and its texture that crumbles just right in your mouth will add umami to the entire simmered dish. Because the burdock absorbs the flavor, the flavor will blend in well even if you simmer it for a short time.
• Beef and Shigureni : When simmered with beef, the softness of the burdock and the umami of the beef come together in harmony, creating an exquisite texture that crumbles in your mouth. Adding ginger further enhances the flavor. If you season it more strongly, it goes great with rice.

Recommended recipes using dried burdock

1. Dry curry with plenty of vegetables : One of the dishes you want to eat in the summer is curry. This is a dry curry with plenty of vegetables that you can enjoy the crunchy texture of using dried vegetables. Click here for the recipe .

2. Sweet and spicy burdock and hijiki stir-fry : This is a quick and easy dish to have on hand using dried vegetables and seaweed. It mainly uses cool and refreshing ingredients, so it has a detoxifying effect that cools down a body that is heated by a fever and removes excess water from the body. Click here for the recipe .

   *Please cook before eating.

[Summary] Enjoy the flavor of dried burdock

Raw burdock has a bitter and astringent taste if it is not soaked, but dried burdock has no unpleasant taste and is full of umami. It is dried slowly at low temperature to maintain its fresh aroma.

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