Doraji

Platycodon grandiflorus

root

A bitter white root, shredded then rubbed with salt, served as a spicy banchan or candied in honey.

Origin

Korea, China and Japan

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

Soaked and rubbed with salt, then rinsed: that is what removes its bitterness.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Fructans (inulin, FOS) · Saponins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

“Doraji taryeong”, the song of the balloon flower root, is one of the best known in Korea.