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Burdock with Fresh Thyme
Serves 4
1 burdock root (about 8 ounces), scrubbed and trimmed, but not peeled
2 tblsp red wine vinegar
1 tblsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tblsp dry white wine
2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried )
sea salt & fresh ground black pepper
- Cut burdock crosswise into 1/2 cm slices; dropping burdock into bowl of water with a little lemon juice or vinegar to prevent discoloration.
- Bring water with 1 tblsp of red wine vinegar to a boil over high heat. Add burdock; return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes or until burdock is tender. Drain.
- In a frying pan heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant. Add drained burdock and cook one minute or until lightly coated.
- Add wine, thyme, salt, pepper, and remaining 1 tblsp vinegar and cook one to two minutes to blend flavours.