Gobou (Burdock)

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Growing Area -
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.