Burdock root

It is truly delicious and supremely good for you. It can help regulate blood sugar levels and is wonderful in many dishes, from soups to Japanese-style stir fries. But you basically can't get a consistent supply in the UK. It's extremely rare to find in farmers' markets, and is very sometimes to be seen at Borough Market in London. I suggest you get some wellies on and start your own burdock patch. It's actually very easy to grow, as it's a weed. It's also very hard to pull up, as it's such a long, thin and strong root. Sorry about that. Worth tugging...

Ysanne