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Eating an Artichoke is a ‘Hands-On Affair’...Take Your Time and Enjoy! |
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Many people have never experienced the joy of eating an Artichoke because they never learned how to eat one. The good news is that eating
an Artichoke is easy, and definitely something to be savored slowly and sumptuously. And don’t worry about using a knife and fork.
It’s proper etiquette to use your fingers to pluck the bracts (petals).
Everyone can share when Artichokes are served whole! The fuzzy
choke can be removed either prior to serving or after eating all the petal layers from the
outside, down to the center of the Artichoke.
You can also cut the Artichoke in half for individual servings (or as a side
dish). After cutting the Artichoke in half, use a spoon to scoop out the
fuzzy choke.
Either way, make sure the fuzzy choke is removed, so that it doesn’t get in
the way of the center prize — the Artichoke Heart!
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Start by pulling off one of the outermost petals (Artichokes can be served hot or cold).
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Artichokes are delicious served without any extra sauce or added flavoring. But dipping the leaves always creates an
“interactive dish.”
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Dip the base of the petal into your favorite sauce. Many people prefer melted butter or mayonnaise, but there is no limit to the types of dips or sauces that can be used. Some prefer balsamic vinegar, lemon juice or Hollandaise Sauce. You can even try salsas, salad dressings or flavored olive oils.
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Pull the petal through your slightly clenched teeth to remove the soft, tender flesh at the bottom of the petal. Discard remainder (you’ll want to have an empty bowl ready in which to drop them).
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Continue until all petals have been removed. You will now have arrived at one of the great culinary rewards: the Heart! If the fuzzy choke guarding the Heart hasn’t been removed, scoop it out with a spoon.
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Cut the remaining tender Heart (Artichoke bottom) into bite-sized pieces, dip and enjoy one of the tastiest of treats!
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