Crispy and Delicious Burdock Root Salad (Geotjeori)
Kim Sun-young’s Special Recipe! The Ultimate Guide to Making Delicious Burdock Root Salad
Introducing a simple yet special Burdock Root Salad (Geotjeori)! Experience the fantastic harmony of slightly bitter yet savory burdock root and fragrant perilla leaves. Follow Chef Kim Sun-young’s secret method to create a delicious salad that will revive your appetite when it’s lagging. You’ll be amazed as you cook!
Main Ingredients
- Burdock root 300g
- Perilla leaves 30g
Seasoning Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp Fish sauce
- 2 Tbsp Maesilcheong (plum syrup)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp Fish sauce
- 2 Tbsp Maesilcheong (plum syrup)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Peel and thoroughly wash the burdock root under running water. To prevent browning and reduce bitterness, soak the prepared burdock root in water with a splash of vinegar for about 10 minutes. This helps maintain its crispiness and softens the taste. (Note: If the burdock root turns blue when boiling, it’s a natural reaction between anthocyanin and minerals and is completely harmless.)
Step 2
Wash the fragrant perilla leaves clean and thinly slice them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Drain the burdock root from the vinegar water. Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to boiling water and blanch the burdock root for about 4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook, or it will become mushy. Immediately rinse the blanched burdock root under cold water to cool it down, then drain thoroughly in a sieve to remove all excess moisture.
Step 4
Let’s make the delicious seasoning! In a bowl, combine gochugaru, fish sauce, maesilcheong, sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. Mix well to create the seasoning paste. (Tip: If you’re halving the recipe, adjust the seasoning ingredients proportionally.)
Step 5
Place the drained burdock root in a large bowl. Add the prepared seasoning and gently mix it in, ensuring the burdock root is evenly coated. Then, add the sliced perilla leaves and toss everything together. Finally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to finish. Your delicious Burdock Root Salad is ready!
Step 6
You must be curious about the taste of Burdock Root Salad! Chef Kim Sun-young praised its unique flavor, though burdock root can be an acquired taste for some. However, when mixed with fragrant perilla leaves, the combination is exquisite. Try making this addictive salad that will make you finish a bowl of rice in no time!
