Jerusalem Artichokes

Just thought I'd show off !!

This is the yield from one Jerusalem Artichoke plant (admittedly the largest in the row) 3.1 kilos

 

yum yum i need to dig mine up and see how big they are :thumb:

 

Looks like things are going to turn windy around here.

 

How do you eat them?

 

Boil em up, then the skins peel off, have them with a bit of salt & pepper & a Dogfish. Get loo roll ready & do NOT eat on the Isle of Man in stormy weather.

 

Skin them and then fry. Then throw away.

Grown 'em, cooked 'em, eaten 'em. Wish I hadn't !!

Dug them up.

 

Exploding Bowel syndrome by any chance Dave?:OUCH:

 

Zig, you are a Philistine !

Scrub the artichokes and slice into rounds. Put some oil into a pan, add a little garlic (if liked) put in the artichokes, with some chopped tomatoes and parsley and simmer for about 20-30 minutes. (add a little stock if they are drying out). They are indeed nice with dog fish also with chicken and game.

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An exceptional Philistine according to Dai & Shiney

So that'll stop the intestines reaching critical mass ?

 

I thought this subject was closed, well, until next winter anyway!

I've never eaten artichokes, perhaps that's not a bad thing. :D

 

these are topinambur, which is quite a different thing from artichokes.

 

What are Mira?

 

I like globe artichokes but never tried the Jerusalem ones. What do they taste like?

 

hi catztail they are a healthy alternative to potatoes very similar to sweet potatoes.
once planted though they are the devil to get rid of

 

Nothing like them Batz, the Globe is a thistle & the Jerusalem is a Sunflower, from Girasol, follow the sun not Jerusalem.

Bit like sweet potato.