Carciofi Alla Giudia (Jewish-Style Fried Artichokes)

Carciofi Alla Giudia (Jewish-Style Fried Artichokes) Ingredients

1 Lemon ; Juice of	Ground black pepper to taste
6 sm Artichokes (up to 8)	Olive or vegetable oil for
Salt to taste

Instructions for Carciofi Alla Giudia (Jewish-Style Fried Artichokes)

Recently, I received a note from someone who rhapsodized over the memory of the following dish from her student days in Italy. This is from the Gil Marks book, which I highly recommend to anyone who has an interest in the historic context of many of our recipes and/or would enjoy an eclectic collection of wonderful dishes from a variety of cultures where the Jews have lived. Source: "The World of Jewish Cooking," by Gil Marks 1. Add the lemon juice to a bowl of cold water. Cut off about 1 inch from the top of each artichoke. Remove the loose, tough outer leaves around the bottom. Scoop out the choke, leaving the leaves and heart intact. Trim the dark green exterior from the bottom and stem, leaving the stem intact. Place the artichoke in the lemon water to prevent discoloration. 2. Holding each artichoke by the stem, place top side down on a flat surface, and press to loosen the leaves without breaking. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3. Heat at least 1-1/2 inches of oli in a saucepan over medium heat. In batches, add the artichokes and fry, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 20 minutes. During frying, occasionally sprinkle the tops of the artichokes with cold water, producing steam that helps to cook the interior. 4. Drain the artichokes on paper towels. Place top side down on a plate and let stand at least 1 hour. 5. Reheat the oil. Holding each artichoke by the stem, dip into the oil, pressing the leaves against the bottom of the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. From: Ruth Heiges Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #230 by jefffree@eskimo.com on Aug 12, 1997

Main Ingredient: ArtichokeCuisine: Uncategorized

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Ingredient Insight - look inside this recipe

Artichoke

Lemon

Salt

Vegetable oil

for flavor and categorization

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