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How to Cook Artichokes

Posted on Apr 21st, 2015
by Thomas Wenger
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How to Cook Artichokes

Artichokes are native to the Mediterranean countries and are widely used in the cuisines of southern Europe. They make a great addition to any salad or appetizer buffet.

The edible flesh is hidden within the base of the leaves and in the artichoke bottom itself. The tender inner lower part of the leaves is very subtle in flavor and great with a dip of either aioli, roast red pepper sauce or simply drizzled with vinaigrette.

On hot summer days artichokes are served as a snack or appetizer in bistros and street-side cafes with a nicely chilled medium to dry white wine. Young baby artichokes are of the same species and are great for grilling and roasting with roasted lamb or veal.

Cooking artichokes is fairly simple by following a few guidelines. Let’s see how!

How to Cook Artichokes

Thomas Wenger
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine International
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 artichoke
  • 3-4 slices lemon
  • sea salt
  • white pepper corns
  • olive oil

Utensils:

  • butcher string
  • scissors

Instructions
 

How to Cook Artichokes:

  • Wash the artichoke well with cold water, then trim off the outer leaves which are tough and often bitter.
  • Place your artichoke horizontally on a hard surface and with the palm of your hand press onto the stem until it breaks/tears off. Don’t cut the stem off, as during the breaking/tearing of the stem, the tough fibers that run through the stem into the soft artichoke bottom are ripped out of the bottom.
  • Cut off the top 1 to 2 inches (approximately 5 cm) of the artichoke and cut off the tips of the individual leaves with scissors.
  • Add 1 lemon slice to the bottom and one lemon slice on the top and secure them with butchers string.
  • In a saucepan bring water to boil, season with a little olive oil, salt and peppercorns and add the remaining lemon slices.
  • Place the artichokes into boiling water. As artichokes will float in water, cover them with a cloth or a wire rack to ensure they will are fully covered during the cooking process so they will be cooked evenly throughout.
  • Simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes depending on the size or until the artichoke bottom is soft and can easily be pierced with a toothpick or knife tip and the tender leaves can easily be pulled out.
  • Remove artichokes from the water and turn upside-down to drain and remove the strings and lemons.
  • Serving artichokes lukewarm is best but they can easily be cooled completely and refrigerated. Cover with a moist kitchen towel so they do not dry out.

How to Eat Artichokes:

  • Peel off the leaves individually, dip the bottom (fat) part of the leaf into a sauce or dip.
  • Place the dipped part in your mouth. Close your mouth lightly and pull out the artichoke leaf, scrapping the flesh off the leaf with your teeth.
  • Continue leaf by leaf until only the bare bottom remains. Remove the inedible hair-like thistles, cut the bottom in segments and enjoy the very best the artichoke has to offer.

Notes

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Thomas Wenger

Born in Bern, Switzerland, Thomas followed in the footsteps of his mother and entered a three-year cooking apprenticeship program and graduating it at the age of 20. Working a few short stints in a winter ski resort and a city hotel in Basel/Switzerland during the following years he took the opportunity to work in New York in 1986. What was originally planned as a one-year experience in New York lasted three years and went on to a global career, which led him to Australia and on to Hong Kong in 1990. For the past 15 years, Thomas has explored South East Asia and it’s cuisines and regional specialties. He worked in some of the most exciting cities in the world - Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok and his culinary style reflects the many experiences and the people he worked with. Throughout his career, Thomas liked the challenges and diversity of hotel operations. He recently joined a Hotel & Restaurant Management school in Manila, Philippines as Senior Culinary Faculty.

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