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The '''Jerusalem artichoke''' is not a true [[artichoke]], but an edible tuber of the [[sunflower]] family. | The '''Jerusalem artichoke''' is not a true [[artichoke]], but an edible tuber of the [[sunflower]] family. Nor is it from Jerusalem; rather, its name is a corruption of the Italian word for sunflower, ''girasol''. It is also known as the ''sunchoke''. | ||
Jerusalem artichokes are eaten raw, sliced or grated, in salads; cooked in soups; or as a vegetable accompaniment to red meats. | Jerusalem artichokes are eaten raw, sliced or grated, in salads; cooked in soups; or as a vegetable accompaniment to red meats. | ||
Revision as of 15:20, 14 April 2008
The Jerusalem artichoke is not a true artichoke, but an edible tuber of the sunflower family. Nor is it from Jerusalem; rather, its name is a corruption of the Italian word for sunflower, girasol. It is also known as the sunchoke.
Jerusalem artichokes are eaten raw, sliced or grated, in salads; cooked in soups; or as a vegetable accompaniment to red meats.