Jerusalem artichokes are in town and full of Inulin … which is super good for your gut bacteria . They are knobbly but just need a wash, don't peal and boil up with onions and a carrot for soup . liquidise well . Or wash and roast in the oven with other veg.
Sadly the season is short
enjoy
Wulugu
This is very interesting. I've never had this type of artichoke. Are they big or somewhat smaller than regular artichokes?
They're not related to globe artichokes. I'm not sure why they're called that. They look a bit like bits of root ginger.
Personally I find the taste a bit odd.
Inulin does tend to have ... explosive effects! At least in those people who aren't used to it. Supposedly, it calms down as your gut bacteria adapt.
Wulugu : ever tried yacon? Easy and fun to grow, and nice in salads (although nobody else liked it ...).
Another name for them is sun choke which I think is the name usually used in the USA.
Thank you for the information.
If you’ve never tried Jerusalem artichokes before, approach with caution! They had a terrible effect on me when I tried them.
Thank you for letting me know that! Do they have any effects on blood sugars or medication issues?
No, just digestive issues.
where do they grow Wulugu
They definitely need to be treated with caution. They gave me terrible indigestion, which lasted for a few days. Only eat a small portion at first to see how your body reacts to them.
Hi Wulugu
I tried a recipe once for Artichoke soup - and I found it had quite a powerful effect on me - similar to what Penel and MTCee suggested. I am therefore a bit cautious about using them in a soup.
I haven't tried them roasted in the oven - I might do that. But overall I don't think I'm so keen on their taste. I'm glad you enjoy them though! 
Hope you have a lovely weekend.
Zest
They are very delicious: slightly nutty flavour and so easy to grow in the U.K. Put one in the ground and they will just keep on coming year after year: no need to do anything else. The above advice about introduce slowly into your diet is very true. If making a soup for 2 - 4 I would use just one artichoke.
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