Artichoke simple recipe: 59 photos
Roasted Artichokes
FAQ
What to do:
- Fill a pot large with enough water to cover the artichokes; season the water with salt. ...
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the artichokes in a single layer; reduce water to a simmer, cover and cook until a leave can be easily pulled off, 20 to 35 minutes.
- Drain the artichokes.
Classical pairings
- With its ideal companions garlic, onion and shallot, ingredients with sulphurous notes. ...
- With all types of dairy products. ...
- With mushrooms. ...
- The sweet and slightly wild taste of lamb well lends itself to a marriage with artichoke hearts. ...
- With aromatic herbs such as thyme, parsley, basil and Roman mint.
You can boil, bake and grill artichokes, however we consider steaming to be the easiest and tastiest method of cooking them as it results in a good level of moisture. Boiling will also ensure a soft texture however, if you prefer this method.
Some people choose to peel away the petals of the artichoke and only eat the center, or heart.” However, some of the best nutrients are concentrated in the leaves. To get the full health benefits, you can pull the leaves off the artichoke and scrape off the meaty part with your teeth.
Rub all cut surfaces with a lemon half to keep them from turning dark. Some cooks like to soak the trimmed artichoke in lemony water for an hour or so before cooking to improve taste and tenderness.