Steps

1. Wash 2 burdock roots with a scrub brush to remove dirt and peel. [Pro Tip!] If you don't have a scrub brush, you can use crumpled aluminum foil as a substitute.
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2. Cut the thicker ends of the washed burdock root in half, and leave the thinner tips as they are.
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3. Pound the cut burdock root with a rolling pin or similar. [Pro Tip!] Pounding the burdock root helps the seasonings penetrate better.
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4. Cut the pounded burdock root into 3cm pieces.
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5. Soak the prepped burdock root in vinegar water for about 5 minutes to remove bitterness.
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6. Place 2 tbsp of Mirin (Sweet Rice Wine) in a heatproof container.
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7. Heat in the microwave at 600W for 50 seconds to evaporate the alcohol.
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8. To the microwaved mirin, add 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, 1 tbsp Shiro Dashi (White Soy Sauce Base), 1 tbsp Sugar, and 1/2 tbsp Vinegar and mix well.
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9. Drain the burdock root that was soaked in vinegar water in a colander and place it in a heatproof container.
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10. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave at 600W for 4 minutes. [Pro Tip!] Microwaving cooks the burdock root quickly while maintaining a good texture.
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11. Drain the microwaved burdock root in a colander.
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12. Place the drained burdock root in a food-grade bag.
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13. Add the burdock root and the prepared seasoning mixture to the bag.
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14. Add 2-3 shakes of Ichimi Togarashi (Japanese Chili Powder) if desired.
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15. Seal the bag and mix thoroughly.
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16. Seal the bag while removing air, and let it marinate for 1-2 hours.
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17. After marinating for 1-2 hours and allowing the flavors to soak into the burdock root, your 'Devil's Marinated Burdock Root' is complete.
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18. Serve on a plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before enjoying.
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19. (Arrangement: Burdock Root Meatballs) In a bowl, combine 200g ground chicken, 2 tsp Cooking Sake (Rice Wine), and 1 tbsp Potato Starch.
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20. Add 2 tsp of the leftover marinade from the burdock root and a pinch of salt and pepper, then mix until sticky.
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21. Add 60g of finely chopped marinated burdock root to the sticky ground chicken mixture and combine.
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22. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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23. Shape the mixed meatballs into rounds and place them in the frying pan.
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24. Cook until both sides are browned and the meatballs are cooked through. Your 'Burdock Root Meatballs' are ready.
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