Jerusalem Artichokes with Chicken (Tavuklu Yer Elması)

  • TypeMain Dish
  • Main ingredientYer Elması
  • Calories793 kcal (approx.)
  • Servings5
  • Time60 min

Last updated: July 2026

Jerusalem Artichokes with Chicken (Tavuklu Yer Elması)

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 10-15 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! 🌿

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