Pounded Burdock Root with Sesame Sauce (Tataki Gobo) たたきごぼう
Burdock root, known as gobo in Japan, is a long, slender root vegetable with a mildly earthy, nutty flavor and a hint of sweetness.
Widely used in traditional Japanese cuisine, gobo is a versatile vegetarian ingredient often featured in dishes like kinpira gobo (stir-fried burdock and carrots) and nabe (hot pot). It is rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, and essential nutrients like potassium, making it popular for promoting digestion, detoxification, and overall wellness.
Historically, gobo was introduced to Japan from China as a medicinal plant in the 8th century, later becoming a staple in Japanese cooking. Today, it remains a symbol of earthy simplicity and is cherished in vegetarian and plant-based diets for its health benefits and unique flavor.
In the supermarket Gobo is usually packed in plastic bags.
Gobo is filling and tasty! If you haven’t tried it I recommend it!
