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The Jerusalem artichokes in a pan with chopped dried fruit are an unusual but refined side dish, also ideal as an appetizer.

Pan-fried Jerusalem artichoke is a delicious side dish, which will intrigue even those who have never had the opportunity to taste this versatile and delicious ingredient. The protagonist of today's recipe is precisely the potato-like tuber with nuances of taste that can bring to mind artichokes, which is why it is also called Jerusalem artichoke .

Before starting with the preparation, you need to peel it with a vegetable peeler, just like you would with a normal potato. Try it in our recipe today, where we will cook it in a pan to make it soft and then we will garnish the dish with a crunchy chopped almonds and walnuts!

How to cook Jerusalem artichokes in a pan

1. To prepare your dish, peel the tubers well, then with the help of a mandolin – or by hand with a sharp knife – cut the Jerusalem artichoke into thin slices or chunks (to your taste).
2. In a pan, heat a few rounds of extra virgin olive oil, then pour the Jerusalem artichoke sheets, add a few tablespoons of hot water, a little salt, white or black pepper and a few sprigs of chopped rosemary; cook for a quarter of an hour , until the tuber is cooked and therefore soft . If you have one, we recommend using a saucepan so that the heat is distributed evenly.
3. You just have to serve: you can bring it to the table directly in the cooking pot for a slightly rustic effect. On top of the Jerusalem artichoke slices sprinkled with another handful of chopped rosemary, which will give a crunchy touch to the dish and enjoy your meal!

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Advice and conservation

Store in the fridge in an airtight container, and consume it in the next 2 days , reheating if necessary.

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