Korean Braised Burdock and Beef

Name: Korean Braised Burdock and Beef
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: burdock root 300 g; beef strips 180 g; soy sauce 3 tbsp; sugar 1 tbsp; cooking wine 1 tbsp; minced garlic 1 tsp; sesame oil 1 tsp; water 300 ml

Quick answer

Total time: 45 min
Level: Medium
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8

About this dish

Thin strips of beef and burdock start together in plain water rather than a hot oiled pan.

Skimming the foam then keeps the liquid clear, and the beef stays tender. Soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine and garlic go in only after the meat changes color, and the beef's savoriness rounds out the earthy burdock. Leaving a shallow layer of sauce in the pot keeps the strips moist, and once cooled and settled, it packs well for lunch.

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Instructions

6 steps

1

Julienne 300 g burdock root into firm, not overly thin strips so it does not turn mushy.

Soak it in vinegar water for 5 to 10 minutes, then rinse and drain well to reduce browning and harshness.
2

Slice 180 g beef into thin strips so it mixes between the burdock pieces.

Lightly blot away surface blood or excess moisture before cooking to keep the braising liquid clearer and reduce unwanted foam.
3

Put the burdock, beef, and 300 ml water in a pot over medium-high heat.

When it starts boiling, skim off foam and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the beef changes color.
4

Add 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon cooking wine, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic.

Stir until the sugar dissolves, then lower to medium heat so the seasoning begins soaking in evenly.
5

Braise over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning the mixture occasionally.

Adjust the heat if the bottom dries too fast, and stop when the burdock looks glossy and only a shallow layer of liquid remains.
6

Turn off the heat and drizzle in 1 teaspoon sesame oil, tossing with the remaining heat.

Let it cool briefly so the seasoning settles, then refrigerate and use it as a lunch box side dish.