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Pickled Sweet and Sour Jerusalem Artichoke

Pickled Sweet and Sour Jerusalem Artichoke

Jerusalem artichokes are air-dried for days, then submerged in a spiced syrup of sugar, vinegar, and soy. The knobby roots turn crisp and sweet-tart.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Wash the Jerusalem artichoke

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    Place it in a mesh sieve to air dry for 2-3 days, removing some of the moisture

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    Ingredients: 500g Jerusalem artichoke, 200g white sugar, 300g vinegar, 100g soy sauce, a little Sichuan pepper, a little star anise, a little cinnamon, a little sesame oil, a little MSG

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    Pour sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce into the pot

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    Add Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and cinnamon

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    Bring to a boil over the fire, then reduce to low heat, and simmer until the aroma of the spices is fully released.

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    Turn off the engine and let it cool

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    Put the Jerusalem artichokes into the clay pot

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    Pour in the cooled spice juice

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    Press down the Jerusalem artichokes that are floating.

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    Soak the Jerusalem artichokes completely in the broth

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    Cover and store sealed for about 10 days

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    Uncover the lid

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    Scoop out Jerusalem artichokes

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    Slice

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    Add a little MSG and sesame oil, mix well, and eat.

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Ingredients

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Jerusalem artichoke
    500 g

Seasonings

  • white sugar
    200 g
  • Vinegar
    300 g
  • Soy sauce
    100 g
  • Sichuan pepper
    a pinch
  • Star anise
    a pinch
  • Cinnamon
    a pinch
  • Sesame oil
    a pinch
  • MSG
    a pinch