Tender Artichoke Hearts

Serves: 3

Lacy Volkman

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

52

Sweetness

43

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Lemon

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Remove the tough outer leaves of the artichoke and carve away the rough outer skin around the base and stem of the vegetable with a paring knife

2

Halve them and remove the chokes

3

Slice the artichokes and rub each slice with lemon

4

Soak them in a bowl of water with freshly squeezed lemon juice to prevent browning

5

Heat up 3 inches of extra-virgin olive oil in a pot with high sides to 350 degrees F

6

Remove the artichokes from the water and shake and pat off as much water as possible before dredging each slice into the beaten egg, and then into the flour

7

Fry immediately in batches in the hot oil until golden brown

8

Remove the artichoke slices from the oil, and place them on paper towels to absorb the excess oil

9

Season with salt immediately

10

Serve