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Old 17-03-2015, 13:16
Toby LaRhone
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...... which are tubers not artichokes at all.
I've never tried them but just been given some.
Anyone here tried them, like them, cooked them?
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Old 17-03-2015, 15:08
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I've never tried them myself but I'm told they make a fabulous, silky soup.

Be warned, eating them can cause flatulence! Just as well I've never had them, I'd be like a walking bomb.
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Old 17-03-2015, 16:15
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I've had them sliced and battered before. Really nice, but my tummy didn't like at all!
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Old 17-03-2015, 22:00
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When I googled, the "flatulence" subject came up a lot.
Quite a few chefs claimed they didn't find it to be an issue.
Another source suggested that removing the skin would ensure a trouble free digestion.

I don't know yet

Maybe making a curry with them would put it to the test
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Old 17-03-2015, 22:05
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If you're going the Asian/Indian route then I believe that fenugreek and possibly cumin fight the farty effects of foods that produce parps.
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Old 18-03-2015, 13:28
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Damn, you took away my favourite Jerusalem Artichoke fact in the first sentence.
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Old 18-03-2015, 18:13
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Damn, you took away my favourite Jerusalem Artichoke fact in the first sentence.
Sorry walter, but you've still got "and they have no connection with Jerusalem".
Over to you
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Old 18-03-2015, 18:24
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Sorry walter, but you've still got "and they have no connection with Jerusalem".
Over to you
Did you also realise they have no connection to Jerusalem? Yes I know, unbelievable.

Did you also know Bok Choy and Pak Choi are the same thing?
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Old 18-03-2015, 18:32
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Did you also realise they have no connection to Jerusalem? Yes I know, unbelievable.

Did you also know Bok Choy and Pak Choi are the same thing?
I also believe that Jerusalem Artichokes are very unlikely to choke you, or Arti for that matter.
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Old 18-03-2015, 18:32
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Did you also realise they have no connection to Jerusalem? Yes I know, unbelievable.

Did you also know Bok Choy and Pak Choi are the same thing?
No, I didn't know that!
You're right - unbelievable!
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Old 18-03-2015, 18:37
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I've learned so much about Jerusalem artichokes.
Except how people cook with them
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Old 18-03-2015, 21:27
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Wife grows them on her allotment.
Soups, in stews, roasted with other root veg.
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Old 19-03-2015, 03:14
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I've learned so much about Jerusalem artichokes.
Except how people cook with them
I eat them by the tonne

At the moment in a soup with leeks. Leek and potato soup but substitute the potatoes with artichokes. I adore them!

You can also make a straight up veloute style soup. Very silky.

Next step is trying them roasted. Have a recipe for a salad using them roasted along with leaves, blue cheese and hazelnuts.


And there is no way around the farting issue. Luckily I love farting as well so quids in.

Been a noisy, artichoke fuelled night tonight as it happens *braap*..........*wafts*
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Old 20-03-2015, 11:54
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I eat them by the tonne

At the moment in a soup with leeks. Leek and potato soup but substitute the potatoes with artichokes. I adore them!

You can also make a straight up veloute style soup. Very silky.

Next step is trying them roasted. Have a recipe for a salad using them roasted along with leaves, blue cheese and hazelnuts.


And there is no way around the farting issue. Luckily I love farting as well so quids in.

Been a noisy, artichoke fuelled night tonight as it happens *braap*..........*wafts*
Thanks for that last bit of info

But thanks for the suggestions
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Old 23-03-2015, 22:49
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I have always steamed them for approx 20-25 mins.
Then have two dips a hollandaise with added Lemon or and a melted butter with black pepper.

Simply peel leaves like layers and dip the cooked flesh part in the desired sauce.
Yum yum.
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Old 24-03-2015, 08:33
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I have always steamed them for approx 20-25 mins.
Then have two dips a hollandaise with added Lemon or and a melted butter with black pepper.

Simply peel leaves like layers and dip the cooked flesh part in the desired sauce.
Yum yum.


very strange post given you must have read the title
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Old 24-03-2015, 14:24
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I have always steamed them for approx 20-25 mins.
Then have two dips a hollandaise with added Lemon or and a melted butter with black pepper.

Simply peel leaves like layers and dip the cooked flesh part in the desired sauce.
Yum yum.
Thats for globe, not jerusalem artichokes. Nice though!
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