A root vegetable with a knobby, white appearance, also called Japanese artichoke, that tastes slightly sweet and nutty.
Named after Crosne, a town in France where the plant was cultivated in the 19th century. The plant is actually native to China but became popular in European cuisine through French horticulture.
Crosnes were once a luxury food in Victorian Europe, served at fancy dinners, but they completely disappeared from markets—now chefs are rediscovering them as a 'new' ingredient that's actually over 150 years old!
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