Roast Jerusalem Artichoke
First things first.
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Deceptively named Jerusalem Artichokes don’t originate from Jerusalem.
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Although they resemble a potato you can actually eat them raw.
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They have a natural sweetness to them which comes from the special prebiotic fibre they contain – inulin.
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Jerusalem artichokes have a reputation for giving you gas.
Well now that you’ve whet your appetite, let’s take a look at this pretty tasty recipe and see just why it work! Firstly, the soy sauce balances the natural sweetness and gives a big hit of umami flavour. Next roasting helps break down some of the inulin. While you’ll still be giving your good-guy bacteria some fibre that they love to munch on, you’ll be significantly reducing the potential for ending up with gas.
– serves 3 –
INGREDIENTS
- 6 Jerusalem artichokes
- 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce or liquid aminos
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2tsp chili flakes
STEP-BY-STEP-METHOD
1. Start by giving the Jerusalem artichokes a quick wash, then cut into chunky (2inch) slices
2. Next lay on a baking tray
3. Pour on the tamari sauce and olive oil and mix until coated.
4. Sprinkle on the chili flakes.
5. Roast for 45 minutes. Turn half way through so they don’t burn.
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