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Why is it called a Jerusalem artichoke when it is not from Jerusalem and is not an artichoke?
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∙ 12y ago
They are good cut into chunks, tossed in olive oil and salt and roasted at 400 until they are soft, 20-30 mins. Or boiled and mashed with butter. They are sweet and taste a bit like sunflower seeds, to which they are related. They're also called sunchokes.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe name Jerusalem is derived from the sound of the Italian name for sunflower which is Girasole(zh-eer-a-so-lay) because it sounds like Jerusalem.The plants have a smaller sunflower looking flower and grow as tall as sunflowers.The tuber is eaten and can be cooked in the same way as potatoes.
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∙ 15y agoJerusalem artichokes are a vegetable that are a winter alternative to the potato they are a relative of the sunflower both are Helianthus . PCH=A type of sunflower
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What are the release dates for Everyday Exotic - 2010 Jerusalem Artichoke?
Everyday Exotic - 2010 Jerusalem Artichoke was released on: USA: 2011
What is the scientific name for artichokes?
The Artichoke (aka Globe artichoke) is "cynara scolymus", while the Jerusalem Artichoke is "helianthus tuberosus".
Globe and Jerusalem are types of what?
Globe and Jerusalem are kinds of artichokes.
How much does Jerusalem artichoke cost?
In Colorado,we pay 4.00 per pound at a farmer's market called,"Sprouts".
What is the difference between a globe artichoke and a Jerusalem artichoke?
Jerusalem artichokes aren't really artichokes, they are a root vegetable. Globe artichokes are just large, round artichokes.
Is jicama the same thing as jeruselam artichoke?
The Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) is not the same as the Jerusalem artichoke(Helianthus tuberosus) at all, the jicama is a legume while sunchokes (another name for Jerusalem artichokes) are a relation of sunflowers. They also taste very different, the Jicama, sometimes known as a yam bean, tastes a bit like apples and the Jerusalem artichoke tastes like artichoke crossed with potatoes
A vegstable that starts with j?
Jerusalem Artichoke Jerusalem artickoke don't come from Jerusalem and their not artichokes either. they are actually related to sunflowers!
Is the Jerusalem artichoke an Orchid?
No, it's actually part of the sunflower family.
What plant is the sunflower related too?
The Jerusalem Artichoke, or Helianthus tuberosa
What is German for Jerusalem artichoke?
Topinambur TOP-EEN-OM-BOOR
Plant with large daisy-like flowers such as the sunflower or Jerusalem artichoke?
Helianthemum.
Fruit or vegetable with J?
Jicama is a Mexican turnip. Jerusalem artichoke is a vegetable.
