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How to prepare Jerusalem artichokes

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.
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duree20 min. difficultéEasy prix3.10 € pour combien850 g ingredients3 Ingredients
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Last modified on: January 11th 2023
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For 850 g, you will need:
  • 1 Jerusalem artichokes 1 kg Jerusalem artichokes
  • 2 water 1 litre water
  • 3 coarse salt 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • Total weight: 2,030 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
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Stage 1
How to prepare Jerusalem artichokes : 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.
How to prepare Jerusalem artichokes : Stage 2
Start by cutting off the top.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 2 min.
How to prepare Jerusalem artichokes : Stage 3
Then peel with a peeler, it is not easy, Jerusalem artichokes often having a little bit of a bent shape.
Stage 4
How to prepare Jerusalem artichokes : Stage 4
Dip into a bowl of water as you go.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 5 min.
How to prepare Jerusalem artichokes : Stage 5
Then cut into thin slices (a mandolin is ideal for this).
Stage 6
How to prepare Jerusalem artichokes : Stage 6
Plunge the slices into a large pot of boiling salted water ( English style cooking).

A scum will form...
Stage 7 - ⌛ 10 min.
How to prepare Jerusalem artichokes : Stage 7
...you can remove it for further cooking.

Cook until the Jerusalem artichokes are tender (about 8-10 minutes).
Stage 8
How to prepare Jerusalem artichokes : 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 recipe20 RDI=8 %170 RDI=20 %0760 RDI=40 %3,180 RDI: 40 %
Per 100 g08 RDI=1 %040 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
How much will it cost?
  • For 850 g : 3.10 €

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Jerusalem artichokes
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Water
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