Basic Cooked Jerusalem Artichoke

Description
Jerusalem artichoke, also known as sunchoke, is a seasonal vegetable that looks a bit like fresh ginger, and tastes like a cross between potatoes and artichokes. We enjoy it very much in Israel.

Ingredients

 * 1 qt Jerusalem artichokes
 * lightly salted water
 * 1 fresh lemon juice
 * salt and pepper

Directions

 * 1) To prepare Jerusalem artichokes as a side dish, peel and cook in boiling lightly-salted water for ½ to 1 hour, covered, until soft.
 * 2) Add salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with lemon juice.