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Jerusalem Artichoke
Hi all,
I saw Nigel slater roast some Jerusalem artichokes in the oven on his show the other day. He steamed them for 10mins or so first and then tossed them in a little oil, seasoned and cooked them off. They looked delicious, so I've ordered them to arrive in my fruit and veg box this week. I just wondered what they tasted like? I've tried artichokes before, just not this variety. Thanks |
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They are not of the same plant family.
The Jerusalem (comes from the italian word girasole = a type of sunflower) artichoke is the root of the plant. It has a slightly sweet, nutty flavour. Oh, and it makes you brake wind like nobody's bussines
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ooof! They taste fine - but the steeeeeenky flatulence will be your abiding memory of the experience!
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What LCG and AOL said.
As I remember they have a fairly unique taste which is certainly very delicious. If it wasn't for the gas they'd be one of my favourite vegetables. This is a lovely way to eat them and a top veggie main course, if you can handle 'em. |
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Cheers all, had them for dinner tonight so we shall see what ensues!!
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Cheers all, had them for dinner tonight so we shall see what ensues!!
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We have some growing by the kitchen door (lovely sunflower heads eventually).
We roast the tubers in along side the roast taters and nips, but they need less time. We just scrub them and don't bother peeling them. This is already a very windy house so no-one notices really |
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*holds peg on nose*
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We have some growing by the kitchen door (lovely sunflower heads eventually).
We roast the tubers in along side the roast taters and nips, but they need less time. We just scrub them and don't bother peeling them. This is already a very windy house so no-one notices really |
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We have some growing by the kitchen door (lovely sunflower heads eventually).
We roast the tubers in along side the roast taters and nips, but they need less time. We just scrub them and don't bother peeling them. This is already a very windy house so no-one notices really ![]() ![]() The same here. Well the dogs and me, OH doesn't have a problem. Scrap the last sentence, he has the biggest problem of all, sitting in the gas chambers
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I saw this episode- they looked lovely but was a tad worried about the trumpery.
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I never see them for sale, anywhere.
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As soon as I saw the title it made me
My first experience was when I was given some JA's and made a gratin a la the dauphinoise method, very tasty and a nice change from potato. However, the next day I had to go home at lunch time and have a good "blow" so as not to upset the delicate sensibilities of my colleagues! Even if I roast them with the tatoes but don't eat them they "reappear"!
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I saw this episode- they looked lovely but was a tad worried about the trumpery.
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I never see them for sale, anywhere.
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As soon as I saw the title it made me
My first experience was when I was given some JA's and made a gratin a la the dauphinoise method, very tasty and a nice change from potato. However, the next day I had to go home at lunch time and have a good "blow" so as not to upset the delicate sensibilities of my colleagues! Even if I roast them with the tatoes but don't eat them they "reappear"!
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Hi all,
I saw Nigel slater roast some Jerusalem artichokes in the oven on his show the other day. He steamed them for 10mins or so first and then tossed them in a little oil, seasoned and cooked them off. They looked delicious http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode..._Year_Suppers/ Looks nice. Might give it a try myself. |
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