Recipe
Artichokes Roman Style (Carciofi alla Romana)
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Preparation time : 30 Min
Cooking time : 30 Min
Level of difficulty : Medium
Ingredients
2 servings
- 1 large juicy lemon, cut in half
- 4 artichokes
- 1 bunch of parsley
- 2 cloves of garlic
- salt and pepper
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 glass of water
Preparation
INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT HOW TO CLEAN THE ARTICHOKES
- Eliminate the outer leaves, bending them and snapping them off, until you reach leaves that are half yellow (toward the base) and half green (toward the tip). Greener, tougher leaves are not edible.
- Cut off the end of the stem, leaving it about 2.5 cm (1 inch) long.
- Cut off the tip of the central cone, to eliminate the tougher green end of the leaves and obtain a flat surface.
- Clean the outside of the stem, peeling it with a sharp knife. Uniformly pare the base of the leaves.
Small artichokes should be fully edible. If necessary, scoop away the inside chokes with the tip of a knife or a small spoon, until you reach the tender part of the artichoke.
- After cleaning each artichoke, rub the outside of the artichoke with half-lemon and then place the artichoke in a bowl filled with lemon water. Placing the artichoke in lemon water will prevent it from discoloring.
INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT HOW TO COOK THE ARTICHOKES
- Chop the parsley and the garlic very finely and mix them together
- Rinse the artichokes in fresh water to remove the lemon flavor, drain well, shake away the excess water, and pat them with a cloth.
- Rub the outsides and the insides with salt and pepper.
- Insert the mix of parsley and garlic uniformly among the leaves
- Place the artichokes in a large saucepan with stems up and leaves down. Add the extra-virgin olive oil and the water.
- Cover the pan and turn the heat to medium and cook for about 20-30 minutes. Cooking time may vary, depending on the quality and size of the artichokes.
- After about 20 minutes test for readiness. When the artichokes are ready, you will be able to easily insert a fork in the thick part of the stem.
- Uncover the pan and turn the heat to high. Fry artichokes for a few minutes, turning them carefully on all sides, until the outer and bottom leaves of the artichokes are brown. Serve warm with the cooking oil.
