Kikuimo Variations

Jerusalem Artichoke

Kikuimo (Jerusalem Artichoke) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae (Chrysanthemum) family, Sunflower genus with yellow flowers and a knotted root similar to ginger. Known as the “plant that carries the blessings of the sun and the earth,” Kikuimo grows in the abundant light of the summer sun and draws nutrients from the soil.

In place of the starch contained in the potato and related plants, it contains abundant quantities of a water-soluble dietary fiber called inulin.

Among the currently known species worldwide, it is the plant with the highest inulin content.

Wash well and cut into thin sticks with skin.

Mix with sesame oil and salt. Eat raw!

Kikuimo and Carrot Kinpira

Cut into thin sticks, sautee lightly and add mirin, dashi, soy sayce, etc.

Miso zuke pickles

Marinated raw in the mixture of miso, mirin, sake for a few days , slice and serve

Kikuimo chips

Using an air fryer, add some salt and olive oil (optional) and mix at the end