Jerusalem artichoke is a great gift from nature, which helps many people in the treatment and prevention of dozens of diseases. Already in late summer / early autumn, this wonderful root vegetable can be found on store shelves.
How to choose Jerusalem artichoke
Pay your attention to the Jerusalem artichoke skin. Here, the selection criterion is similar to the selection of potatoes. Take the root vegetable in your hand and squeeze it. If it is lethargic and wrinkled, this indicates its poor quality. The skin is flabby and stained - such Jerusalem artichoke should not be used. But if the root crop is solid, its surface is rough and with small growths - feel free to take this Jerusalem artichoke, it is of high quality and useful.
How to store Jerusalem artichoke
- This root vegetable has a thin skin that is easily damaged during storage. As a result, the root crop dries quickly and rots. Therefore, it is necessary to store Jerusalem artichoke in the refrigerator, food bags. In such conditions, its shelf life is no more than a month.
- If the root vegetable has already been peeled and sliced, it will last less than a week in the refrigerator.
- Freezing will significantly prolong the edible state of Jerusalem artichoke. Do not forget about this storage method. To do this, rinse the Jerusalem artichoke, place it in bags, and then put it in the freezer.
- It is even easier to store Jerusalem artichoke if you grow it yourself. Part of the crop can be dug up for consumption, the other can be left in the ground. The root crop is practically not subject to rotting and frost. It can perfectly preserve its medicinal properties until spring. After the winter period, the body needs vitamins so much, Jerusalem artichoke will come in handy.
