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:
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