Burdock Root Salad!!

Directions

1. 1
   Coarsely grind the sesame seeds or use packaged ground sesame seeds.
2. 2
   Wash the burdock root well with a sponge, but don't scrape or peel it.
3. 3
   Even if it looks dark, it's fine.
4. 4
   Don't discard the nutrients!
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6. 6
   Cut the burdock root into 5 cm strips.
7. 7
   Don't cut it too finely, as burdock root should be a bit crunchy.
8. 8
   Match-sized pieces are just right.
9. 9
   Put the cut pieces in a bowl.
10. 10
    Avoid the temptation of soaking them in water!
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12. 12
    Cut the carrot into pieces the same size as the burdock root.
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    When cutting them into matchsticks, it's faster if you cut the burdock root and carrot into thin slices diagonally first, then line them up and chop.
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    Heat sesame oil in a pan, add the burdock root, and when it's pretty well coated with oil, add the carrots.
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    When all the vegetables are coated with oil, add the seasonings and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
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    It's now your standard kimpira stir-fry.
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    Transfer to a bowl while it's still hot, and mix in the mayonnaise.
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    The mayo melds better while it's hot.
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    Add the ground sesame seeds and it's done!
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    !