Jerusalem Artichokes With Tarragon Food

JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine Jerusalem artichokes, tarragon stems, and half of the vinegar. Add enough water to cover by about 1/2 inch. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, and place in a blender. Add just enough of the cooking liquid to puree until very smooth. Add reserved tarragon leaves, remaining vinegar, and shallots. Pulse to combine. Add either grapeseed oil or a little of the cooking liquid depending on the desired consistency.

CRISPY JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES WITH ROASTED GARLIC & ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Soak the artichokes in cold water for 20 mins or so to loosen any dirt, then scrub them with a scourer, being sure to remove any grit. Halve the small ones and quarter the bigger ones, and put them in a roasting tin with the split garlic bulb and rosemary. Coat everything with the oil and season. Roast for 45-50 mins until tender inside and crispy outside.
• To finish, squeeze the softened garlic cloves from their skins and toss with the roasted artichokes, along with the mace, butter and lemon juice.

JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Scrape the artichokes, leaving some of the skin on. Parboil, putting the bigger pieces into the water first, then the smaller pieces. Let them boil for two minutes, then drain.
• Slice the artichokes when they are cool enough to handle. In a large frying pan (preferably cast iron) heat the olive oil and saute the artichokes so that they are lightly brown. Add the garlic and cook until it becomes barely golden (do not allow it to burn).
• Sprinkle the artichokes with tarragon and serve.