Steps

1. Wash the burdock root (150g) thoroughly to remove all dirt.
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2. Use the back of a knife or a crumpled piece of aluminum foil to scrape off the skin of the burdock root. 【Secret Tip!】 Over-peeling will reduce the flavor, so just scrape off the rough parts.
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3. Lightly rinse the peeled burdock root and pat it dry with paper towels.
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4. Trim off the dry ends of the burdock root.
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5. Slice the burdock root diagonally into pieces less than 5mm thick.
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6. Stack a few of the diagonally sliced burdock root pieces and thinly julienne them into strips less than 5mm wide.
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7. Place the julienned burdock root in a bowl of water and soak for about 5 minutes to remove bitterness. 【Secret Tip!】 Soaking prevents discoloration.
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8. Peel the carrot (50g).
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9. Slice the peeled carrot thinly lengthwise, then julienne into strips about 3mm wide.
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10. Drain the soaked burdock root in a colander and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. 【Secret Tip!】 Excess moisture can cause oil splattering, so dry carefully.
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11. Heat Vegetable Oil (1/2 tbsp) in a frying pan over medium heat.
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12. Once the pan is hot, add the burdock root and carrot and stir-fry over medium heat for about 2.5 minutes until coated with oil. 【Secret Tip!】 Stir-fry until the burdock root and carrot are slightly softened.
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13. Add [A] Cooking Sake (Rice Wine) (1 tbsp), Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine) (1 tbsp), and Honey (1 tsp) to the stir-fried vegetables and cook for less than 1 minute, mixing well. 【Secret Tip!】 Adding sweeteners and sake before soy sauce helps the sweetness penetrate and allows the alcohol to evaporate more easily.
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14. Add [B] Dashi powder (1/2 tsp), Soy Sauce (1 tbsp), and White Sesame Seeds (1 tbsp) and stir-fry for less than 1 minute until combined.
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15. Finish by drizzling in Sesame Oil (1 tsp) and stir-frying briefly to incorporate. 【Secret Tip!】 Add Sesame Oil at the end and avoid overcooking to preserve its aroma.
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16. Once all the flavors are well combined, it's ready. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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17. Transfer to a serving dish. Letting it cool slightly will allow the flavors to meld further.
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