Basic Cooked Jerusalem Artichoke

Description

Jerusalem artichoke, also known as sunchoke, is a seasonal vegetable that looks a bit like fresh ginger, and tastes like a cross between potatoes and artichokes. We enjoy it very much in Israel.

Ingredients

• 1 qt Jerusalem artichokes
• lightly salted water
• 1 fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper

Procedures

1. To prepare Jerusalem artichokes as a side dish, peel and cook in boiling lightly-salted water for ½ to 1 hour, covered, until soft.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with lemon juice.