Vegetable
Burdock Root
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(Asian supermarket)
What is it?
A long thin root with an earthy smell. It stays crunchy through long simmering and perfumes the whole pot.
Substitution Guide
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Best Substitute
Lotus Root
Lotus root keeps a similar crunch and looks good in the bowl. The earthy smell is much weaker.
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Acceptable
Parsnip
Parsnip has the shape and some of the earthiness. It also adds a sweetness burdock lacks.
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NEVER Use
Carrot
Carrot is sweet and soft. It disappears into the broth instead of standing up to it.
Related Ingredients
Did you know?
🔬Very few countries eat burdock root as a vegetable. Most other places treat it as a weed.
Sensory Profile
Damp soil aroma when cut. Fibrous, crisp bite that survives an hour in the pot.
