10 globe artichokes
2 lemons
2 lemons
method
1. Remove the stem either by twisting by hand or cutting with a knife. Cut one-third of the way down and trim the lower part with scissors. Rub the bottom with the lemon and tie a slice of lemon to the base.
2. Place into simmering salted water and cook for 15 minutes.
3. Remove with a spider, drain on a cloth and remove the string and lemon.
4. Pull out the central inner leaves in one piece.
5. Scrape out the choke from inside, using a small spoon or the end of a vegetable peeler and talcing care not to damage or cut the base.
6. Replace the nicest centre leaves upside down and serve on a dish on a folded table napkin with a sprig of parsley in each artichoke.
2. Place into simmering salted water and cook for 15 minutes.
3. Remove with a spider, drain on a cloth and remove the string and lemon.
4. Pull out the central inner leaves in one piece.
5. Scrape out the choke from inside, using a small spoon or the end of a vegetable peeler and talcing care not to damage or cut the base.
6. Replace the nicest centre leaves upside down and serve on a dish on a folded table napkin with a sprig of parsley in each artichoke.
serving amount
serves 10
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