How do you cut and cook artichokes?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you cut and cook artichokes?
2. How do you know when artichokes are ready?
3. How do you prepare and steam artichokes?
4. How do you steam an artichoke in the oven?
5. What goes well with artichokes?
6. What goes with artichoke hearts?
7. What can you do with artichoke leaves?
8. Can you cook artichoke leaves separately?
9. Are artichoke plant leaves edible?
10. Can you save artichoke leaves?
11. How long can I keep fresh artichokes in the refrigerator?
12. What month do you plant artichokes?
13. Can artichokes be grown in pots?

How do you cut and cook artichokes?

Step one: Cut off the bottom of the stem, leaving about 1/2 inch. Step two: Pull off any small fibrous dark leaves around the base. Step three: Cut off the top 1/2 inch of the artichoke. Step four: Using scissors, trim off the sharp, pointed tips of the remaining leaves.

How do you know when artichokes are ready?

You can tell when your artichoke is cooked by nimbly taking off a leaf. If it falls off easily, it's probably cooked. But, to be sure – cool it down and take a bite from the bottom of the leaf i.e. the part nearest the innards of artichoke.

How do you prepare and steam artichokes?

Squeeze lemon juice into water and add 1 tablespoon salt; bring to a boil. Place artichokes in steamer basket, stem-side up. Cover pot, and steam until heart is tender when pierced with a tip of a paring knife, and inner leaves pull out easily, 25 to 35 minutes; add more water to pot, if necessary.

How do you steam an artichoke in the oven?

Brush the tops of the artichokes with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Then remove and cover the pan with aluminum foil, and bake for an additional 25-35 minutes, or until the artichokes are tender and the leaves pull off easily. Place the tray on a cooling rack.

What goes well with artichokes?

Artichokes Go Well With

• Dairy: melted/drawn butter, cream cheese, goat cheese, sour cream, cream sauces, Parmesan cheese, and feta cheese.
• Produce: spinach, lemon, garlic, onion, avocado, eggplant, sundried tomatoes, shallots, potatoes and arugula.
• Herbs & Spices: olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, lemon pepper, and basil.

What goes with artichoke hearts?

The sweet and slightly wild taste of lamb well lends itself to a marriage with artichoke hearts. So do other animal proteins, such as chicken or eggs. With aromatic herbs such as thyme, parsley, basil and Roman mint.

What can you do with artichoke leaves?

Serve as they are as a side vegetable, or turn into a centrepiece by serving on a platter with pieces of torn burrata, mint and crisp bread, and drizzled with pesto. Eat the leaves just as you would a boiled globe artichoke, pulling the flesh off with your teeth.

Can you cook artichoke leaves separately?

Remove any stray leaves from the stem of the artichoke. With kitchen shears, or sharp scissors, remove the thorny tips from the leaves. You can actually steam these leaves, the bottom parts of the leaves are edible - if steaming you'll definitely want to remove the thorny tips.

Are artichoke plant leaves edible?

The real leaves, the ones that grow along the stem, can also be eaten blanched or cooked. Artichokes have a surprise in store! If you drink pure water after having eaten an artichoke, the water will taste sweet.

Can you save artichoke leaves?

Storing artichokes can be a little difficult. Raw artichokes do not keep well. ... The most frequently used method is to cut off the top third or so of the artichoke with a knife and using scissors, snip off the sharp part of the remaining leaves. You then can dig out the choke with a sharp-edged spoon.

How long can I keep fresh artichokes in the refrigerator?

Artichokes Expiration Date

	Counter	Refrigerator
Artichokes last for	1-4 Days	6-7 Days
Prepared (in a jar) Artichokes last for	1 Year Unopened	6 Months Opened

What month do you plant artichokes?

Transplants grow slowly in the fall and winter (October through January), but in early spring artichoke plants will rapidly increase in size. Artichoke should be planted in a well-drained soil and mulched well to help reduce weeds and conserve soil moisture.

Can artichokes be grown in pots?

To grow an artichoke in a container, select a pot that is at least 3 feet (1 m.) wide and a foot (30 cm.) or more deep. Amend a good quality, well-draining potting mix with plenty of compost. Fertilize the container grown artichoke in midsummer with either commercial fertilizer or a top dressing of compost.