Have you ever eaten burdock root called GOBO in Japanese? It has crunchy texture and mild earthy flavor.

Burdock root is high in fiber and rich in polyphenols. It is widely used for homemade dishes in Northern Asia.
Because burdock root has a thin skin, you actually don’t need to peel. Just scrub with a vegetable brush or the back of a knife. In addition, the burdock root gets discolored after scrubbing the surface by oxidation of polyphenols. This is natural and doesn’t harm you.
Today I will introduce you crunchy burdock root chips.
Ingredients (serving 2)
- About 20-inch Burdock root
- Salt
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
The recipe is easy. Burdock root is oven-fried so it can save a lot of bother compared to deep-frying.

Cut burdock root into about 5-inch-length pieces. Scrub the surface. Slice it with slicer or peeler.
In a bowl, combine the burdock root, olive oil, salt, and cornstarch. Toss well.

Bake on top rack for 17 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
June 14, 2021 at 1:15 pm
Looks Yummy
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June 15, 2021 at 3:19 pm
Thank you!! Yes, it is crunchy and delicious 🙂
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June 14, 2021 at 2:42 pm
Never heard of this root. But the finished product does look good. Looked for the root today on a local market though. They just gave me a funny look.
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June 15, 2021 at 3:25 pm
I don’t know why but it seems the root is eaten in only around Asia. I hope you find it 🙂
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June 14, 2021 at 9:05 pm
I have never heard of this root either but I have a huge Asian market nearby. I will have to take a look for it.
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June 15, 2021 at 3:27 pm
I believe many Asian markets have the burdock root. I hope you like it 🙂
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June 15, 2021 at 10:20 pm
Looks delicious 😋
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June 16, 2021 at 1:35 pm
Thank you! Yes, It is yummy and healthy 🙂
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June 18, 2021 at 2:41 am
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June 19, 2021 at 2:41 pm
Thank you! I will check your blog 🙂
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June 19, 2021 at 3:43 pm
💖💖
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June 26, 2021 at 8:27 pm
that looks like a great snack with healthy aspects! thank you!!
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June 29, 2021 at 6:32 pm
It is a healthy snack. The root is high in insoluble fiber, so it is important to drink lots of water with the snack for your digestion.
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June 30, 2021 at 10:53 pm
Looks delicious and like our fried onion rings although I have never heard of it before now. Thank you for sharing!
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July 1, 2021 at 11:28 am
Thank you! I heard that the root is eaten in only some parts of Asia. We also have burdock root tea in Japan 🙂
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July 18, 2021 at 1:31 pm
Absolutely beautiful.
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July 20, 2021 at 12:36 pm
Thank you!! 🙂
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July 24, 2021 at 4:34 pm
You’re most welcome.
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July 27, 2021 at 12:01 pm
🙂 🙂
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September 15, 2021 at 5:47 am
Super healthy root great for boosting fertility in women. Thanks for sharing.
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September 16, 2021 at 1:52 pm
It is a great vegetable!! Thanks for stopping by!
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