Sunchokes
Estimated Inventory, lb : 157.27
This item was last sold on : 01/21/25
Description/Taste
This tuber resembles a small potato or possibly a ginger root. Its knobby, thin-skinned exterior is usually tannish-gold to cream colored, though some varieties are reddish or purplish. Sweet and quite delicate, its extremely crisp white flesh has a fresh, nutty taste with subtle hints of an artichoke heart and salsify. The chewy texture is quite similar to jicama or a water chestnut. Red sunchokes are sweeter than gold sunchokes due to the presence of a red pigment.
Seasons/Availability
Sunchokes can be available year-round but my be in short supply during summer. Sunchokes offer a sweeter flavor in fall and winter.
Current Facts
At one time, sunchokes were strictly a specialty food. This vegetable is now becoming more widely available in markets everywhere.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Sunchokes became part of the French larder at the beginning of the seventeenth century and were reportedly an overnight success. The sunchoke is a main ingredient in Algerian recipes for couscous.
Geography/History
Locally grown at Weiser Farms in California and specializing in root vegetables, Weiser Farms has been growing premium vegetables since 1977. Ideal sandy soil for producing superior products, Weiser Farms' one hundred-twenty acres allow vital crop rotation resulting in top quality produce. Specialty Produce strongly supports and endorses our local growers, farmers, ranchers and the California farming industry.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Chef Sebastian LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-740-0878 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Communion | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| Merenda | Oceanside CA | 703-459-4145 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Meraki | San Diego CA | 833-921-7180 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Adobo House | San Diego CA | 619-990-8340 |
| Paradisaea Bar | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
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