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How to prepare Jerusalem artichokes

Jerusalem artichokes are quite an unusual vegetable with a strong artichoke taste, if you want to use them in a recipe, here is how to prepare them.

19 K 4.4/5 (5 reviews)

20 min.

Easy

3.10 €

850 g

3 Ingredients

Last modified on: January 11^th 2023

For 850 g, you will need:

1 1 kg Jerusalem artichokes
2 1 litre water
3 2 tablespoons coarse salt
Total weight: 2,030 grams

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Times for this recipe

Preparation: 20 min.

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1

Jerusalem artichokes are very hard, which is a good way to check that they are fresh because they soften as they age.

Stage 2 - 1 min.

Start by cutting off the top.

Stage 3 - 2 min.

Then peel with a peeler, it is not easy, Jerusalem artichokes often having a little bit of a bent shape.

Stage 4

Dip into a bowl of water as you go.

Stage 5 - 5 min.

Then cut into thin slices (a mandolin is ideal for this).

Stage 6

Plunge the slices into a large pot of boiling salted water ( English style cooking).

A scum will form...

Stage 7 - 10 min.

...you can remove it for further cooking.

Cook until the Jerusalem artichokes are tender (about 8-10 minutes).

Stage 8

Then drain and rinse under cold water.

Your Jerusalem artichokes are ready to be used in your recipe.

Remarks

Once peeled the Jerusalem artichoke has a tendency to oxidize, do not hesitate to add in the water at step 4 a lemon juice, or better a point of vitamin C.

Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the refrigerator, protected by a stretch film.

Source: Home made.

Nutritional information

	Proteins (gr)	Carbohydrates (gr)	Fats (gr)	Energy value (in k-calories)	Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe	20 RDI=8 %	170 RDI=20 %	0	760 RDI=40 %	3,180 RDI: 40 %
Per 100 g	0	8 RDI=1 %	0	40 RDI=2 %	160 RDI: 2 %

The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man

How much will it cost?

For 850 g : 3.10 €

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