Kinpira Gobo/Burdock Salad

This is an overview from University of Maryland Medical Center :

Burdock has been used for centuries to treat a host of ailments. It has been traditionally used as a "blood purifier" to clear the bloodstream of toxins, as a diuretic (helping rid the body of excess water by increasing urine output), and as a topical remedy for skin problems such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, burdock is often used with other herbs for sore throat and colds. Extracts of burdock root are found in a variety of herbal preparations as well as homeopathic remedies.
In Japan and some parts of Europe, burdock is eaten as vegetable. Burdock contains inulin, a natural dietary fiber, and has also been used traditionally to improve digestion.

After reading this overview, i had to cook this vegetable for my family and found this japanese recipe which was easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb gobo (burdock root)
1/4 lb carrot
1 tbsp soya sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tbsp mirin
1/2 tbsp sake
1 tsp sesame seeds
2 tsps vegetable oil



Method:

Peel gobo and shred it into very thin strips.

Soak the gobo strips in water for a while and drain well.

Peel the carrot and cut it into short and thin strips.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan, and fry gobo strips for a couple minutes.

Add carrot strips in the pan and stir-fry them.

Add all seasonings in the pan and stir-fry well.

Turn off the heat.

Sprinkle sesame seeds.

Serves