Kinpira Gobo

Attending culinary school proved to be an eye-opening experience, introducing me to a diverse range of vegetables and ingredients while deepening my understanding of culinary techniques and the profound influence of food on our well-being.

One new food item that left an indelible mark on me was burdock, known as gobo in Japanese. Burdock is a remarkable specimen: a long, slender root that can reach up to a yard (1 m) in length, with a rugged brown exterior and a crisp white i