Bountiful Burdock

Burdock in my back yard is huge this year due to all the rain that we've had. They were calling my attention today, so its time to share about them. The young leaves, stems, and roots are edible. The dried root is what is used mostly for its medicinal value in teas and tinctures. I blend it with red clover, fennel seed, paud'arco, and rose hips for a Detox tea beneficial for supporting a healthy digestive tract.

Both fresh and dried burdock root can be used in cooking. Look for it in the root section of the produce section at your grocery store. Ask for Gobo which looks similar to a brown parsnips. It is used in Chinese Medicine it is beneficial to the kidneys, liver, and gall bladder.

Here's a quick ( 2 minutes video) of me preparing the meal pictures below.