January 13, 2009
Photo: Laurel Fan They're funny looking, but ever so delicious! Jerusalem artichokes, also called sunchokes, look a bit like ginger, but oval, and taste like a cross between a ...
Other Names:Sun Chokes, Sunchokes, 耶路撒冷朝鲜蓟 (Chinese), القدس الخرشوف (Arabic), Jerusalém Alcachofras (Portuguese), Topinambours (Fre... All Translations
Edited by: Barnaby Dorfman, Brandon Low
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The Jerusalem artichoke (''Helianthus tuberosus''), also called the sunroot or sunchoke or earth apple or topinambur, is a species of sunflower native to the eastern United States, from Maine west to North Dakota, and south to northern Florida and Texas.Germplasm Resources Information Network: It is also cultivated widely across the temperate zone for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable.Purdue University Center for New Crops & Plants Products:
[edit] About Jerusalem Artichokes
Tubers with a consistency and flavor much like a cross between potatoes and artichoke hearts. A carbohydrate called inulin (not to be confused with insulin) gives the them a tendency to become very soft and mushy if boiled or overcooked, so it is best to steam them lightly to preserve their texture. They also do well with roasting and compliment the flavors of herbs, meats and cheeses well.
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Recipes With Jerusalem Artichokes
Marinated Lamb
Baby Carrots, Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Chickpea, Cilantro
Baby Carrots, Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Chickpea, Cilantro
Fricasse Of Artichokes
Butter, Jerusalem Artichokes, Leeks, Lemon Juice, Oyster Mushrooms
Butter, Jerusalem Artichokes, Leeks, Lemon Juice, Oyster Mushrooms
Mashed Potatoes With Jerusalem Artichokes and Chives
Black Pepper, Butter, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Lemon Juice
Black Pepper, Butter, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Lemon Juice
Baked Jerusalem Artichokes With Bread Crumbs, Thyme and Lemon
Black Pepper, Breadcrumbs, Double Cream, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese
Black Pepper, Breadcrumbs, Double Cream, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese
Jerusalem Artichokes With Juniper Berries
Clove, Flour, Garlic, Jerusalem Artichokes, Juniper Berries
Clove, Flour, Garlic, Jerusalem Artichokes, Juniper Berries
