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Jerusalem Artichoke
This vegetable is often confused with root ginger, yet the two couldn't be much more different.
Jerusalem Artichoke has a tasty nutty flavour and is one of the best non-meat sources of iron, so it's well worth trying.
- Buy?
- Choose Jerusalem Artichoke tubers that feel firm, rather than soggy. Look out for any signs of mould growth.
If yours are going mouldy, don't eat them - compost them. - Store?
- Should keep for up to 2 weeks in the salad compartment of the fridge.
Many people also successfully store them in a paper bag in a cool, dark cupboard or cellar. - Cook?
- Scrub the artichokes well - no need to peel, unless you want to.
Boil or steam, whole, for 15 to 20 minutes, until soft. If you slice them first, add some lemon juice to the water, to stop them discolouring, and cook for just 5 to 10 minutes.
More Jerusalem Artichoke Information
The Jerusalem Artichoke has a flavour similar to globe artichoke, but with much less effort.It looks like a nobbly potato or piece of ginger root. It is actually a tuber. It has a sweet, nutty taste and can be eaten cooked or raw and is an excellent source of iron.
One word of warning:
The Jerusalem Artichoke is well known to cause wind. If you've never had artichokes before, it's worth trying just a small amount first, until you know how you will react...
Did you know...?
Jerusalem Artichoke has nothing to do with Jerusalem or artichokes. In fact, it's a type of sunflower!
| Jerusalem Artichoke And Carrot Salad |
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 This salad recipe, generously provided for us by Abel & Cole, is delicious with a toasted cheese sandwich or with potatoes. |
| Ingredients Serves 4 400 g carrots, well scrubbed and trimmed 400 g Jerusalem artichokes, well scrubbed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or tarragon 2 tablespoons olive oil or walnut oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed Salt and pepper to taste |
Method
With thanks to Abel & Cole. |
| Cupboard-To-Table 40 mins |
Suggested Jerusalem artichoke Recipes
- Gratineed Jerusalem Artichokes
This recipe has been shared with us by Mike and Denise Tolson. In their house, their kids call jerusalem artichokes "FARTichokes"! They tell me that "distressing effects do subside if you eat them regularly - honest." Thanks so much for sharing this with us, folks!
- Jerusalem Artichoke And Carrot Salad
This salad recipe, generously provided for us by Abel & Cole, is delicious with a toasted cheese sandwich or with potatoes.
- Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
This yummy soup recipe, generously provided to us by Abel & Cole, is thick and hearty - perfect for the cold season.
- Jerusalem Artichokes In Wine, Rosemary And Cream
This delicious recipe, generously provided by Abel & Cole, is luxurious enough for special occasions, yet so easy to prepare you could easily rustle it up on a dark night after work.
- Jerusalem Artichokes With Pine Nuts
This is a lovely way of serving Jerusalem artichokes. The garlic and ginger give the dish a spicy, warming feel, while the toasted pine nuts beautifully compliment the flavour of the artichokes.
- Sauteed Jerusalem Artichokes
This recipe has been shared with us by Mike and Denise Tolson. In their house, their kids call jerusalem artichokes "FARTichokes"! They tell me that "distressing effects do subside if you eat them regularly - honest." Thanks so much for sharing this with us, folks!
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