Like pan-cooked potatoes, only with more flavor. Some people peel sunchokes, but I never bother; not only is it a total hassle, but you lose about half the flesh in the process. Just scrub them well before cooking.
Crisp-cooked sunchokes are a delightful and flavorful alternative to pan-cooked potatoes. These tubers, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, have a nutty and slightly sweet taste that pairs wonderfully with garlic or shallots. The best part is that you don’t need to bother peeling them; just give them a good scrub before cooking to retain all the delicious flesh.
Makes: 4 servings
Time: About 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- About 1 1/2 pounds sunchokes
- 3 or 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic or shallot or 1/4 cup chopped onion
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Scrub the sunchokes well, then trim off any hard or discolored spots. Slice them about 1/8 inch thick.
- Put the oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the sunchokes a few slices at a time, spreading them out around the pan; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring and turning occasionally and adjusting the heat so they sizzle without burning, until tender and just about brown, about 20 minutes.
- Add the garlic or shallots and continue to cook until nicely browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
TIPS:
- Feel free to use other vegetables like waxy potatoes as an alternative to sunchokes.
- Add your favorite seasonings or herbs to enhance the flavor.
- Serve these crisp-cooked sunchokes as a delightful side dish for any meal.
Serve these crisp-cooked sunchokes as a delightful side dish for any meal. Their nutty and slightly sweet flavor pairs well with a variety of main courses, making them a versatile addition to your dinner table. Whether you’re looking for a quick and flavorful vegetable dish or want to try something new and unique, these sunchokes are sure to impress your family and guests. So, scrub those sunchokes, get your skillet ready, and enjoy the deliciousness of this simple yet tasty recipe!
Enjoy the nutty and slightly sweet taste of sunchokes with this easy and delicious recipe!
