Fried Artichokes Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 8 large artichokes

• juice of 1 lemon

• 2 cups/500 ml oil, for frying

• salt to taste

Method:

1. Clean the artichokes by trimming the tops and stalk (leave about 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) of stalk attached).

2. Remove all the tough outer leaves so that only the pale, inner leaves and heart remain. Soak the cleaned artichokes in a bowl of cold water with the lemon juice.

3. Drain well and bang each artichoke down on the bench so that the leaves open out like flowers.

4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan until very hot. Fry the artichokes for about 15 minutes, or until tender.

5. Turn up the heat for 2-3 minutes and fry until golden brown.

6. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels. Season with salt and serve hot.