Gobou (Burdock)
- Published 2010.9.15

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Season | October - February |
It was brought from China as a medicinal herb, but is used only for food in Japan. It has caught a lot of attention as a diet food material due to its low caloric value. Heavily used in Kimpiragobo (chopped burdock root cooked in soy sauce and sugar), Tempura, and stewed food.