Salad of Pumpkin, Jerusalem Artichoke, Green Olives & Mature Goat’s Cheese

Jerusalem artichokes are not actually artichokes but rather the roots of a North American relative of the sunflower plant. They are a winter vegetable with a delicious nutty flavour. Jerusalem artichokes make a splendid soup, and may be added to a potato purée, boiled as a vegetable and even eaten raw. However, many find them hard to digest and they can cause flatulence. When cooking Jerusalem artichokes, I recommend adding 1 teaspoon powdered asafoetida for every 500ml of water, then boili