Dried Balloon Flower Roots 100g – 100% Korean Doraji for Banchan & Herbal Tea

Bold, bitter, and beautifully chewy.
Dried Balloon Flower Roots (Doraji) are one of Korea’s most distinctive traditional roots — earthy, slightly bitter, and deeply aromatic. This 100g pack contains 100% Korean-grown balloon flower roots, produced by Seoraksan Green Food, a trusted maker of domestic dried vegetables for over 30 years.

Each batch is harvested in season, cleaned, and slowly dried with the care of local farmers. Thanks to long experience and traditional methods, these dried roots are known for their concentrated flavor and lingering aroma, earning strong loyalty from supermarkets and eco-friendly stores across Korea. With hygienic small-batch packaging and honest production, this doraji becomes a reliable daily ingredient you can feel good about serving to your family.

Matsua-brand balloon flower roots are grown in a clean, natural environment, giving them a uniquely bitter-sweet fragrance that gently tickles the nose. Compared to fresh doraji, dried roots develop a chewier texture and a deeper, longer-lasting aftertaste, making them ideal for seasoned side dishes, nourishing soups, and slow-brewed herbal teas. Whether you’re building a classic namul banchan plate or crafting a comforting cup of doraji tea, this one ingredient brings authentic Korean character to your cooking.

Key Features & Benefits

• 100% Korean Doraji Root: Made only from Korean-grown balloon flower roots, harvested at peak season and dried with care for an honest ingredient you can trust.
• 30+ Years of Dried Vegetable Expertise: Produced by Seoraksan Green Food, which has supplied high-quality domestic dried vegetables to supermarkets and eco-friendly stores for over three decades.
• Matsua Quality from Clean Nature: Matsua doraji is grown in a clean natural environment, giving it a signature bitter aroma and taste that stand out in any dish.
• Chewy Texture & Long Aftertaste: Drying intensifies the natural character of doraji, creating a pleasantly chewy bite and a subtle, lingering finish that pairs well with savory seasonings.
• Versatile Korean Pantry Staple: Perfect for stir-fried doraji namul, mixed vegetable dishes, soups, stews, salads, and herbal-style teas.
• Clean Label Ingredient: A single-ingredient product — no artificial colors, preservatives, or flavor enhancers.

How to Prepare & Cook

Basic Preparation

• Soak: Place the dried balloon flower roots in cold water for about 1 hour to soften the texture and mellow the bitterness. Rinse well under running water 3–4 times.
• Drain: Squeeze out excess water and cut into bite-sized pieces if needed.

Stir-Fried Doraji Namul (Side Dish)

• Heat a pan and add a small amount of cooking oil.
• Add the prepared doraji and stir-fry until lightly coated in oil and fragrant.
• Add green onion, garlic, soy sauce, a bit of water, and a touch of sugar, then reduce to low heat and let the flavors soak in under a lid.
• Finish with sesame salt and sesame oil, toss well, and serve as a savory, aromatic banchan.

Other Delicious Uses

• Mixed Vegetable Namul: Combine seasoned doraji with spinach, fernbrake, and other greens for a colorful namul plate.
• Bibimbap & Rice Bowls: Add doraji namul to rice bowls for an authentic Korean bibimbap experience.
• Herbal-Style Tea: Simmer a small handful of doraji in water over low heat, then lightly sweeten with honey for a comforting, root-based tea with a pleasantly bitter edge.
• Soups & Stews: Add prepared doraji to clear soups or slow-simmered stews for extra depth and aroma.

Ideal For

• Home cooks who want to recreate authentic Korean doraji banchan at home.
• Fans of bold, bitter-sweet herbal flavors and chewy textures.
• People building a traditional Korean dried vegetable pantry with roots, greens, and mountain vegetables.
• Those who enjoy slow-brewed herbal-style teas and nourishing, home-cooked Korean dishes.
• Gift givers looking for a distinctive Korean root ingredient to share with friends and family who love cooking.

Tip: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. After opening, keep the bag sealed tightly or transfer to an airtight container.