Fried Artichokes Recipe (2024)

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Sln

can frozen (defrosted) artichoke hearts be used?

Joan Nathan

Yes they can. It won't be exactly the same as a whole fresh artichoke but I know many chefs who do that in restaurants.

Anne La Rocco Forcinito

My mom used frozen artichokes for years and served them as a delicacy during the holidays. Simply made, she dipped the artichokes in an egg wash and tossed them in breadcrumbs flavored with Pecarino-Romano cheese, fresh parsley, salt and pepper. Fresh out of the frying pan they were delicious!

Joan Nathan

Some growers have the Roman artichokes in California today. But really, any artichokes will do.

Tibor Bosnyak

I believe this would be a much better-received recipe if it contained images of the trimming of the Artichokes. As its a bit of an expensive fail... However, the reward is amazingly delicious!

We wish all of you a blessed Passover! And a warm and beautiful Easter. (This is certainly perfect for Easter just the same)

Mike Del Vecchio

Heritage is Southern Italian. This is not the way we (understand lots of renditions) prepare them - we use just the hearts, flour, egg (second), fry in olive oil, serve with Romano, lemon.

Roz

The choke (the hairy part deep inside) is not edible and should be removed and tossed. The rest refers to the remaining part of the artichoke.

Ilenie

In the accompanying article, Joan Nathan wrote " When artichokes are in season, she cooks hundreds, freezing them after the first frying and refrying them for Passover and birthdays and family gatherings throughout the year. “

PeppaD.

Regarding Step 4, what am I doing here? What does "them" refer to? Remove the chokes and fry the leaves? What do I do with the choke? I am utterly confused."Gently open leaves to remove choke (using a grapefruit spoon or melon baller) and encourage the leaves to spread. You can now freeze them or leave them out, stem side up, for a few hours until ready to finish."

Reiko Callner

A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end is excellent, too.

Nick

There are great videos on Youtube showing the prep knife work. Don't let fear of the unknown prevent you from this recipe.

Danielle Day

Fiber. Remember that artichokes have a lot of fiber. Eeeesh

TGP Italy

What a treat. I have made Carciofi alla Giudea a few times with Mammone Romane artichokes. I don't do it often enough to get the knife work down to a science the way I have seen it done in Rome (they use a shoe-soler's knife). So, I peel the outer leaves until the bottom is greener than purpler, then slice through the top, and trim the stem. Basta. I have experimented with single and double fry. Double frying takes forever (depending on the size of the choke) but gives the best results.

carl

"Expired" artichokes with wrinkled and cry outer petals are often sold cheap in markets.These, after trimming, are fine for frying.

imf747

Had fried artichokes in Rome and have been looking for a recipe like thisever since.

urvi answear

Where did anyone find frozen artichokes? Patty

Francesca

This is a traditional Roman- Jewish recipe. The description is quite accurate. The artichoke typology makes the difference. Try to find the "mammola" type.

Francesca

How to cut a roman artichoke ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDwMdriM7t4

Joan M

I have not cooked these but I have been lucky enough to eat them in Rome. Oh my, they are so very delicious.

Allan L.

I'm not sure why the center part has come to be referred to as the "choke". It's a thistle.

Jay Marks

Is there a preferred oil for this?Olive,vegetable, grapeseed?

Susan

Can I do this in my air fryer?

Patsy

How do you eat this thing?

Jennie

Followed directions precisely and this turned out to be a very fiddly and labor-intensive treat. Like artichoke-flavored potato chips with a sweet, juicy heart. Unlike my usual artichoke fails, I found these directions gave me enough information to actually trim the artichokes down to just the edible bits, rather than trying to choke down a mouthful of thorns.

Reiko Callner

A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end is excellent, too.

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FAQs

How do you cut an artichoke for frying? ›

Cut off at least an inch of the thorny top. Trim the stem near the heart, peeling off the outer green fiber and leaving about 2 inches of stem if possible. Immediately put the artichokes in the lemon water to prevent browning.

Are fried artichokes good for you? ›

In fact, artichokes are full of vitamins, nutrients and are rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants.

What is the best way to cook and eat artichokes? ›

You can boil, grill, braise, or stuff and bake artichokes. But my favorite way to cook artichokes, and the easiest way to cook them, is to steam them. I find that boiling artichokes tends to water-log them, but steaming artichokes cooks them with just the right amount of moisture.

Should I soak artichokes before cooking? ›

Rub all cut surfaces with a lemon half to keep them from turning dark. Some cooks like to soak the trimmed artichoke in lemony water for an hour or so before cooking to improve taste and tenderness.

Do you wash artichokes before cooking? ›

Run the artichoke under cold water, pulling apart the leaves to carefully rinse out the vegetable and remove any impurities. Immediately submerge the prepared artichoke in a bowl of cold water with lemon juice. Keep prepared artichokes in this lemon water till ready to steam.

When should you not eat an artichoke? ›

Having an effect that stimulates the gallbladder, its consumption is not recommended for people with biliary obstruction. Due to their diuretic effect and their ability to reduce hypertension, they are not recommended if medications are being taken to lower blood pressure.

What organ is artichoke good for? ›

Liver Health

A few small studies have shown that artichoke can improve liver function for people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Do artichokes cleanse the liver? ›

Artichoke leaf extract may protect your liver from damage and promote the growth of new tissue ( 14 , 15 ). It also increases the production of bile, which helps remove harmful toxins from your liver ( 8 ).

Why do you soak artichokes in water? ›

If your artichokes are going to sit out for more than a few minutes before cooking, submerge them in a large bowl of acidulated water (water plus the juice of one lemon) to keep them from oxidizing.

Why do you soak artichokes in lemon water? ›

It's believed that to keep artichokes from darkening, they must be stored in lemon water as soon as they are cut and then also cooked in lemon water.

What is the healthiest way to cook an artichoke? ›

We prefer steaming to boiling artichokes because so many nutrients get lost in the water. However, you can boil an artichoke for 20 to 40 minutes. Tip: Save the water to use in vegetable stock or for cooking grains! You can also bake or roast whole artichokes in a 400–425° F (200–220° C) oven for 60–80 minutes.

Is it better to boil or roast artichokes? ›

What is the proper way to cook an artichoke? You can boil, bake and grill artichokes, however we consider steaming to be the easiest and tastiest method of cooking them as it results in a good level of moisture. Boiling will also ensure a soft texture however, if you prefer this method.

Why can't you eat the stem of the artichoke? ›

If you are steaming them, microwaving them, or baking them, still remove the stem so they stand upright for an even cook. The stem is edible too, so don't toss' em out. Just peel them to get to the tender center. The stem is as tasty as the heart, so worth it.

What part of fried artichoke do you eat? ›

Serving Tips

To enjoy, start pulling off the outer leaves first and work your way in. The leaves can actually be enjoyed whole, and they'll taste like crunchy chips with soft meat at the bottom. Once the leaves are finished, the tender hearts are left for you to savor, cherish, and enjoy!

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