The market · Roots and tubers · Northern and Central Europe, The Americas

Jerusalem artichokes

The tuber of a sunflower — nothing to do with Jerusalem or artichokes — sweet and nutty.

nutty · sweet

Goes with

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Knowing it

Where to buy
Greengrocers and markets in winter. Knobbly ones are harder to peel; scrubbing is enough.

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