I'll tell you a little later why we call these crisps ‘fart crisps’ and why I recommend them to everyone after the perhaps not-so-healthy Christmas treats.
If you want to pay more attention to your diet (and/or) gut health this year, be sure to read on 😉
What is the jerusalem-artichoke (Topinambur)
First of all, a little information about this amazing plant. Tompinambur is the name of a plant that belongs to the genus of sweet grasses (Panicoideae) and is mainly found in South America. And luckily for us, it is very drought and heat-tolerant. Topinambur is therefore often the only feast for the eyes in our unwatered areas.
Its flowers resemble small sunflowers and are extremely popular with insects. For me too, especially because they are so undemanding 😉
Use as an edible product
Tompinambur is an important source of food for the population in South America and is mainly processed in the form of flour and starch. The plant is also known for its nutrient-rich leaves, which can be eaten as a vegetable.
The tubers are a good source of fibre and nutrients, including potassium, iron and vitamin C.
What's more, they are even prebiotic!
Preparation
The preparation is very simple. As you might expect from the name chips: fry thin slices in hot oil. Season with a little salt and you're done!
To ensure that it remains a healthy snack, we (of course ;) ) use high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
Please (applies to all oils!) do not exceed the smoke point. As soon as the oil smokes, it becomes unhealthy!
Flavour
The finished crisps taste slightly nuttier than potato crisps, but otherwise very similar. You don't need more than a little salt! But of course, you can also combine lots of spices, for example, to match the chips to the theme of the main course or simply to add a little variety 🙂
Fart chips
Some people may experience bloating after eating Jerusalem artichokes as they contain inulin, a type of soluble fibre that can cause digestive problems in some people. Inulin is a type of fructooligosaccharide (FOS) that is not broken down by digestive enzymes, so it passes through the digestive system largely intact. When it reaches the large intestine, it is fermented by the beneficial bacteria living there, which can cause flatulence as a by-product. In some people, this can lead to bloating, flatulence and other digestive discomfort. However, not everyone is sensitive to inulin and some people can tolerate it well without experiencing digestive problems.
I recommend: take it slowly! Our daughter didn't take this tip to heart once... She found the effect very impressive.
And as we had a playmate with whom this went down very well, we've been calling them poop crisps ever since. And we've been enjoying them more carefully ever since...
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