Jerusalem artichoke ( scientific name Helianthus tuberosus )
is also known with the name of ‘German turnip’ , ‘groundnut’ ,
‘cane truffle’ , ‘American
potato’ or ‘Topinambour’ and it has a very delicate and sweetish flavor which
reminds of artichoke. Its origin dates back, not in sure way, to North America
area.
There are two main varieties of Jerusalem
artichoke: the precocious white one which is already available in Summer and
the bordeaux one which becomes
ripe from Fall to late Winter. Jerusalem artichoke was eaten for decades and
then gradually abandoned, but in the last few years its use in cooking has been
rediscovered for its very pleasant flavor, for its properties and organoleptic
characteristics and for its high
versatility which makes it a basic ingredient to prepare many delicious
recipes.
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