How To Cook And Eat Whole Artichokes By Boiling Them
Artichokes are fun, earthy, and interesting. The flavor is mild, nutty, and slightly sweet making them an excellent addition to any meal.
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Equipment
- 1 Large cooking pot
Ingredients
- Artichokes
Instructions
- Use kitchen shears and trim off the sharp tips of the prickly leaves that circle the artichoke.
- On a cutting board, use a sharp knife to make a straight cut across the top of the artichoke and cut the end of the stem at the base of the artichoke.
- Wash artichokes under running water, rinsing between the leaves.
- Place the artichokes directly into a large pot and cover with cool water.
- Bring the water to a boil with the lid tipped to allow steam to escape.
- Boil for 30-40 minutes until you can easily stick a fork into the stem.
- Drain all the water and serve hot.
Notes
See the full post for easy step-by-step instructions on how to eat artichokes!
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- Cooking time depends on the size of the artichoke. Large artichokes will take longer - test the stem with a fork. If it pierces easily then it is done cooking.
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- They will float cut side up, that is fine.
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- Fill your pot of water with either room temperature water or cool waterfor more even heating of the artichokes.
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- Store leftover cooked artichokes in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap for up to 3 days.
Servings: 1 per person
Calories: 64kcal