Jerusalem artichokes

[GlamorganGuy]

I received a bag of these fellas in a vegetable box delivery before Christmas. Just trying to work out what to do with them. Have had one raw this lunchtime and found its taste nutty and refreshing with a nice crunchy texture but maybe they'd be even better cooked? Boiled perhaps? Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[bitsandbobs]

Anyone have any suggestions?

Open the windows!!

 

[winjim]

My wife makes a lovely risotto with them. Slice up thin and fry. Blend a portion and mix in with the risotto when cooked. Garnish with the rest.

 

[GlamorganGuy]

Open the windows!!

Can't deny I've broken wind more than usual since eating them, but in their defence it's been fairly odourless...

 

[Nibor]

Fartichokes

 

[PK99]

Can't deny I've broken wind more than usual since eating them, but in their defence it's been fairly odourless...

You mean you can't smell it..... ummmm!

Have you had a test?

 

[TissoT]

Steam them and drizzle over Butter and Garlic.

Personal I would put them in the bin.

 

[Eziemnaik]

Puré with some truffle oil
Gently boil in milk and stock, drain, start mashing and add sufficient boiling liquid for your preferred consistency
If no truffle oil available, I recommend Savora mustard, it goes just as well with chokes

 

[GlamorganGuy]

You mean you can't smell it..... ummmm!

Have you had a test?

Ha ha, yes that was my first thought but I'm able to smell everything else thanks!

 

[GlamorganGuy]

Puré with some truffle oil
Gently boil in milk and stock, drain, start mashing and add sufficient boiling liquid for your preferred consistency
If no truffle oil available, I recommend Savora mustard, it goes just as well with chokes

sounds flippin' awesome, if a bit ambitious for my skill level

 

[GlamorganGuy]

Fartichokes

Don't see what the big deal is really, baked beans are the same but most of us still eat them.

 

[Eziemnaik]

You can always add these to your bog standard potato gratin and it will work nicely

 

[GlamorganGuy]

You can always add these to your bog standard potato gratin and it will work nicely

Great suggestion, will try that, thanks!

 

[oldwheels]

I received a bag of these fellas in a vegetable box delivery before Christmas. Just trying to work out what to do with them. Have had one raw this lunchtime and found its taste nutty and refreshing with a nice crunchy texture but maybe they'd be even better cooked? Boiled perhaps? Anyone have any suggestions?

Cook like potatoes after peeling. If they are the smooth ones they are obviously easier to peel. Do not overcook. Nice delicate taste but some people have a tendency to fart copiously if you eat too many.

 

[GlamorganGuy]

Cook like potatoes after peeling. If they are the smooth ones they are obviously easier to peel. Do not overcook. Nice delicate taste but some people have a tendency to fart copiously if you eat too many.

Yes and as the afternoon goes on I'm discovering I'm one of those people.