Jerusalem Artichokes

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Jerusalem Artichoke Chips With Lemon Thyme Dip

Ingredients
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
4 cups vegetable oil
1/2 pound Jerusalem artichokes (sometimes called Sun Chokes)

Preparation
In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, zest, lemon juice, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste until combined.

In a 4-quart heavy kettle heat oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 325°F.

While oil is heating, cut unpeeled artichokes lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Fry artichokes in 2 batches in oil 1 1/2 minutes (artichokes will not color) and transfer to paper towels to drain.

Heat oil to 350°F. Return artichokes in 2 batches to oil and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer chips with a slotted spoon to clean paper towels to drain and season with salt.

Serve chips with dip.

Serves 2 as an hors d'oeuvre

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Mashed Potatoes With Jerusalem Artichokes and Chives

Ingredients
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 pounds Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes)
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Preparation
Fill large pot half full with cold water; add lemon juice. Peel artichokes, cut into 1-inch pieces and add to pot. Bring to boil. Cover and boil until artichokes are almost tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.

Return artichokes to pot. Add potatoes, salt, and enough water to cover vegetables; bring to boil. Cover and boil until potatoes and artichokes are very tender, about 25 minutes. Drain. Return vegetables to pot; set over low heat. Add crème fraîche and butter. Mash until mixture is almost smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.) Stir in chives. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Makes 8 servings

[baudot]

Many thanks. I'll have to try the dip recipe first.