margie Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Anyone know what the vegetable 'CROSNES' translates into English as? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 My dictionary says - "Chinese artichoke (similar to Jerusalem artichoke)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Jerusalem artichokes.Carol Klein's recent gardening series on the Beeb had her cultivating and cooking them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumGirl Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I thought that Jerusalem Artichokes were "topinambour," Clair.PG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicos Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I've no idea what it translates as - but there are 3 main types of artichoke-globe- good for dipping and it's heartjerusalem - makes you fart!!chinese - fiddly and crunchyAll very different- do you have a photo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 This is what I have found on the net:Jerusalem artichokesTopinambourCrosnes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I've seen crosnes for sale in the supermarket but never bought them. They are small and knobbly, look a bit like a piece of root ginger. And I've seen a recipe for them in Rustica but can't remember it.Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicos Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Those crosnes are the Chinese artichoke!Great for 'grubs' at Halloween!!!Easy to grow and will spread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I have seen them too but never knew whether I had to plant them or cook them ! Are they worth cooking tastewise ? So far every new veggie that I have discovered in France has answered the question why I have never seen these in the UK [+o(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicos Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 They have a very mild ( almost tasteless) flavour, and can be fiddly to scrub the soil off.Good in stir frys and covered in butter or sauce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Thanksbut I think I'll give them a miss [:D]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.