How to Cook Jerusalem Artichokes (or Sunchokes)
Learn how to cook Jerusalem artichokes or sunchokes, a funny-looking yet healthy and delicious root vegetable. Roast them in the oven and serve them as a light meal or a side dish.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Soaking20 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French, German
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 147kcal
Roasted Jerusalem artichokes:
- 1 lb Jerusalem artichokes 450 g
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 sprig rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
Roasted Jerusalem artichokes:
Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C while you soak the Jerusalem artichokes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Soak Jerusalem artichokes (Note 1): Place them in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Soak them for 20 minutes. Scrub them with a brush under running water, and ensure that all the dirt is removed.1 lb Jerusalem artichokes / 450 g Cut: Halve the smaller sunchokes and quarter the larger ones. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Season: Sprinkle the tubers with olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (or to taste), and rosemary. Toss well to coat the vegetables.2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil + ½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper + ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes + 1 sprig rosemary (or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary). Roast the Jerusalem artichokes for about 25-30 minutes until they are tender on the inside and slightly crispy around the edges.
Serve immediately with a few lemon wedges on the side (optional but nice).
Pan-fried:
Slice the Jerusalem artichokes thinly. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Cook the slices on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until done and slightly crispy around the edges.
If desired, add a few finely sliced cloves of garlic during the last couple of minutes of the cooking time (they should only have enough time to get golden). Stir often and sprinkle them with flaky sea salt and roughly ground black pepper before serving.
- Soaking: It is an optional step, but it helps loosen the dirt and grit, thus making cleaning easier. If you don’t have time to soak the sunchokes, ensure that you wash them very well.
- Remember that raw Jerusalem artichokes cause even more flatulence than cooked ones.
- If you want to use them for salads, 10 minutes of cooking time should be enough. If you want to mash them, cook them until soft.
Serving: 1portion from 4 | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 4mg