Most people will be confused when they hear the word "Jerusalem artichoke," not knowing what it is. But if I tell them its other names, they will immediately understand.Actually, Jerusalem artichokes are just a type of......ginger....and "ghost ginger". They originated in North America and were later introduced to China, but the taste of Jerusalem artichokes is still quite good!

How to make chilled Jerusalem artichoke salad

IngredientsPreparation

Jerusalem artichokes, carrots,radishes, sesame oil, and salt.Method:

1. Peel and wash the Jerusalem artichokes and carrots, then cut them into thin strips.

2. Mix the Jerusalem artichoke and carrot strips and add a small amount of salt.3. Finally, drizzle with sesame oil and enjoy.Tips

This is a simple dish that doesn't require any additional seasonings. Just salt and sesame oil make it delicious.

Jerusalem artichoke recipe

Ingredients

Jerusalem artichokes, chopped chili peppers,

sugar, salt, and white vinegar.Method:

1. Thoroughly wash the Jerusalem artichokes, then cut them into thin slices.

2. Add a small amount of salt and mix well to extract moisture from the Jerusalem artichokes.3. After the Jerusalem artichokes are slightly softened, rinse them with cold water.4. Drain the Jerusalem artichokes and then add chopped chili peppers.5. Finally, mix with white vinegar and sugar.Tips

1. Because Jerusalem artichokes have an irregular shape, we can use a toothbrush to thoroughly clean them.

2. The chopped chili peppers used here are dried chili peppers, so they contain chili oil.

Jerusalem artichoke and vinegar recipe

Ingredients

Jerusalem artichokes, vinegar, rock sugar, garlic.Method:1. Choose Jerusalem artichokes of uniform size and wash them thoroughly.

2. Cut the Jerusalem artichokes into slices about 5mm thick, and also prepare some fresh garlic cloves.3. Place the rock sugar in a container, then add onions and garlic cloves, and pour in vinegar until the ingredients are submerged.4. Cover the container with plastic wrap and then close the lid. This will take about 20 days to ferment.

Tips

Adding garlic cloves will enhance the flavor of the vinegar and Jerusalem artichoke.

How to dry Jerusalem artichokesIngredientsJerusalem artichokes, salt.

Method:

1. Wash the Jerusalem artichokes and cut them as desired.

2. Place them on a clean surface and let them dry in the sun for a day. They will become soft.

3. Then place them in a jar and cover with a lid.

4. After fermenting for a week, you can cook them.

2. Then, slice the lotus root into approximately 5mm thick pieces and peel some fresh garlic cloves.

3. Place sugar, followed byonions and garlic cloves, in a container and pour in vinegar, ensuring the ingredients are fully submerged.4. Cover the container with cling film and then with the lid, allowing it to marinate for about 20 days.

6. Tips

Tip

Adding garlic cloves enhances the sweet and sour lotus root flavor.

How to dry lotus root

Ingredients

Lotus root, salt.

Method steps

1. Wash and slice the lotus root as desired.

2. Then place it on a clean surface to dry, and after one day, it will become soft.

3. Then place it in a jar, without adding salt, and cover with the lid.

4. After marinating for a week, you can cook and eat it.