Even though the root is nothing like their sibling, the sunflower, Jerusalem artichoke’s beautiful flowers give their little secret away. They grow like maniacs and are hard to keep within the borders of your garden. We grow a special variety, the pink Jerusalem artichoke. Little tips: don’t eat to many, they can make you really windy….
Store
In early winter, they’ll keep for several weeks in a cool, damp place.
Recipes
They are a bit hard to clean, so we prefer to keep them in a sink with water to get rid of the mud, then give them a good scrub. You don’t need to peel them, but if you do cut or peel them, store and/or cook them with a dash of lemon juice added it prevents them from oxidizing and turning grey. They can be boiled, roasted, pureed, or eaten raw.
Risotto
Roasted with black kale and stilton
Roasted with rosemary and mushrooms
Quiche with chives
Soup