Can You Eat Raw Burdock

You can often find fresh burdock root at natural food stores and farmers’ markets. If eating it, peel the outer layer. You can eat it raw or cooked, such as sauteed or stir-fried. You can also find it as a dried powder, in supplements, or in some skincare products.

How do you eat raw burdock root?

Burdock root can also be peeled, sliced and eaten raw out of hand or on a salad. It resembles a radish with a slight artichoke flavor when eaten this way. It oxidizes very quickly when cut so it’s good to put the raw slices in a bowl of lemon water to prevent browning.

How do you eat burdock?

Your first time eating them, enjoy burdock stalks simply, dressed only with butter (or olive oil), salt and pepper. Next up, try dipping cooked burdock stalks in bagna cauda (this is a strong contender for my favorite way to eat burdock) or tossing chopped pieces with a homemade vinaigrette.