For ➍ 8 large Jerusalem artichokes
sunflower oil
2 cloves garlic
2 juniper berries
2 bay leaves
4 branches thyme
2 cloves
2 star anise
young thyme branches
Scrub the artichokes well with a vegetable brush and cut them lengthwise in half.
Pour a lot of oil in a large metal baking dish and top with the artichokes with the cut side down.
Crush the garlic with the flat side of a knife. Crush the juniper in the mortar. Add the garlic, juniper berries, bay leaf, thyme, cloves and star anise in the artichokes and simmer over low heat.
Turn the artichokes after 10 m and simmer another 15 m.
Remove the herbs from the pan, except for the garlic.
Garnish with young thyme branches.
Pour a lot of oil in a large metal baking dish and top with the artichokes with the cut side down.
Crush the garlic with the flat side of a knife. Crush the juniper in the mortar. Add the garlic, juniper berries, bay leaf, thyme, cloves and star anise in the artichokes and simmer over low heat.
Turn the artichokes after 10 m and simmer another 15 m.
Remove the herbs from the pan, except for the garlic.
Garnish with young thyme branches.
