Hg Hot Couple: Sassy 'N Steamy Artichoke With Salsa
Serves: 3
Carole Volkman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
34
Spice
62
Sweetness
59
Sourness
45
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Cut the stem off the artichoke and remove the small, tough leaves at the base
2
Slice an inch off the top of the artichoke and, if you like, trim the tips of the leaves with kitchen shears (if you've got 'em)
3
Place the artichoke in a large microwave-safe bowl, base down, and add about 1/2 inch of water to the bowl
4
Cover it and microwave for 6 to 8 minutes
5
Let it stand for 1 to 2 minutes before uncovering
6
The leaves should detach easily from the artichoke
7
Drain the water and allow it to cool slightly
8
Serve your steamed 'choke with salsa
9
Here's the 1-2-3 on how to eat it: 1
10
Pull off a leaf and dip the base in salsa
11
Place the base in your mouth, dip side up, and gently close your teeth around it
12
Scrape it along your top teeth to consume the soft, delicious part (YUM!), and then discard the leaf
13
Now repeat! And when all the leaves are gone, scoop out and discard the thistle-like choke, and enjoy the artichoke bottom (the BEST part)!