Jerusalem Artichokes with Chicken (Tavuklu Yer Elması)
- TypeMain Dish
- Main ingredientYer Elması
- Calories793 kcal (approx.)
- Servings5
- Time60 min
Last updated: July 2026

Ingredients
- 1 kg Jerusalem artichokes
- ½ kg chicken, cut into cubes
- 2 medium onions
- 1 carrot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small cup (~100 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 dessert spoon salt
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground red pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup (200 ml) + 1 small cup (~100 ml) water
Instructions
Wash the Jerusalem artichokes, peel them, cut into 4 pieces, and place in a bowl of water.
Peel the carrot, onion, and garlic; slice the carrot into rounds, and dice the onion and garlic.
Wash the chicken and cut it into cubes.
Cooking
Put the chicken in a pot, place it on the stove, and sear it while stirring.
Add 1 small cup (~100 ml) of water, close the lid, and cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the chicken absorbs all the water.
Add the onion and garlic to the chicken, add the olive oil, sauté for 5 minutes, then add the tomato paste.
Stir, then add the drained Jerusalem artichokes and carrot, and stir again.
Finally, add the spices, salt, and 1 cup (200 ml) of water. Once it starts to boil, close the lid.
Cook over low heat for 15 minutes and serve.
Enjoy your meal! 🌿




