“Kinpira” of “Udo”

Udo is a plant that is cultivated underground. They are sold during springtime. You can eat both skin and fresh. Fresh is often eat as a salad. Cooked as “kinpira” is also popular. “Kinpira” is a way of cooking that is cooked with soya-bean sauce and mirin.

Ingredients
Udo　　　　　　　2pcs
Carrot　　　　　　1/2pcs
Vinegar　　　　　　15㏄
Soya-bean sauce　　20㏄
Mirin　　　　　　　30㏄
Sesame oil　　　　15㏄

How to cook
1. Wash well. Remove any brown parts and joints. Leave skins.
2. Cut udo into 5cm length. Cut into half and then slice them. Soak them in water with vinegar.
3. Slice carrots, same size as udo.
4. Heat sesame oil in a pan. Cook carrots.
5. Add drained udo and cook.
6. Add soya-bean sauce and mirin. Cook until all the liquid is gone.