Jerusalem artichokes are in season … grab them for the sake of your gut.

[Wulugu]

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

[Activity2004 Administrator]

This is very interesting. I've never had this type of artichoke. Are they big or somewhat smaller than regular artichokes?

[TheAwfulToad in reply to Activity2004]

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 ...).

[Marijo1951 in reply to Activity2004]

Another name for them is sun choke which I think is the name usually used in the USA.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Marijo1951]

Thank you for the information.

[Penel]

If you’ve never tried Jerusalem artichokes before, approach with caution! They had a terrible effect on me when I tried them.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Penel]

Thank you for letting me know that! Do they have any effects on blood sugars or medication issues?

[Penel in reply to Activity2004]

No, just digestive issues.

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where do they grow Wulugu

[MTCee]

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.

[Zest]

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

[Bamber99]

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.