Sesame Rice and Adzuki Bean Cakes with Miso Sauce
Sesame, shiso, and burdock give these cakes a distinctly Japanese flavor. Sweet rice lends a slightly sticky texture that helps the cakes hold their shape. ...read more
Burdock
Burdock is a thick, meaty vegetable that's often pickled or added to stir-fries or stews. It needs to be thoroughly washed before preparing.
Crunchy Burdock with Toasted Sesame Dressing
Beloved in Japan, burdock is a long, slender root vegetable that resembles a stick. Beneath the bark-like skin, burdock’s flesh is crisp, earthy, sweet, and mineral-like. If you can’t find burdock, try this recipe with raw beets, jicama, or daikon radish grated or cut into small, ...read more
Oyster Mushroom ?Calamari?
Japanese kimpirastir-fried burdock and carrotsis topped with a Tucker-adapted ketjap manis, a sweet Indonesian soy sauce. ...read more
Mushroom Stuffing
To crush croutons, place them in a large zipper-type plastic food storage bag, seal and run a rolling pin over bag. ...read more