Similar to the center seeds of a melon, fresh artichokes have a center that must be removed before eating. The “fuzzy choke” center can be easily removed after being cooked.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Take a cooked artichoke and spread open the petals to expose the center petals.
Remove the smaller petals by twisting clockwise to expose the fuzzy choke.
With a spoon, carefully remove the fuzzy top layer without scraping away the artichoke heart.