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Globe Artichokes
By Recipes4us
How to prepare Globe Artichokes and how to cook globe artichokes.
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Common
Name: |
Globe Artichoke |
| Family: |
Compositae |
| In
Season: |
June - November
(best) |
| Buying |
Choose
firm, plump-looking heads |
| Storing: |
Refrigerate for up to 4 days |
| Allowances: |
1 Medium Globe per person |
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General
- Preparing fresh Globe Artichokes
Cut off most of the stalk, cut 2.5cm/1- inch off the
tip of the artichoke. Pull off any smaller leaves towards the base
and on the stem and trim off the points of the outer leaves. Wash
well then dry. Rub cut
surfaces with lemon juice to prevent discolouring.
Optional
Preparations/Cuts (see Main Vegetable Preparation Page for
explanations and photos)
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Baton |
Brunoise |
Chunk |
Cube |
Dice/chop |
Grate |
Julienne |
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heart |
x |
heart |
heart |
x |
x |
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Matchsticks |
Mashed |
Paysanne |
Puréed |
Shred |
Slice |
Sulfrino |
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x |
x |
heart |
x |
x |
x |
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Cooking times and suitable methods for cooking fresh Globe
Artichokes
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Bake/Roast |
y |
Whole
- 60 minutes - Drizzle liberally with oil and seasonings |
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Boil |
y |
Whole - 25-35 minutes until leaves pull out easily. If
eating cold, leave it to cool in the liquid which prevents
discolouring
Heart - 15-25 minutes |
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Fry/Sauté |
y |
Quartered - coat with
seasoned beaten egg. Deep fry until golden brown. |
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Microwave |
y |
Whole 1 = 6-8 minutes
Whole 2 = 10-12 minutes |
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Steam |
y |
Whole - 30-40 minutes
until leaves pull out easily
Heart - 15-25 minutes |
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Stuff |
y |
Whole - Remove the
hairy centre (choke) which is inedible and stuff the cavity |
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