All about artichokes

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Artichokes - hearts, leaves and all - are the essence of spring. Eat them raw, roasted, grilled or steamed. You'll love the fresh, grassy, slightly nutty flavour in these 5 mouthwatering dishes. 

5 STEPS TO STEAMING & EATING WHOLE ARTICHOKES: 

  1. Remove two layers of the tough outer leaves.
  2. Slice the top off each artichoke.
  3. Steam the artichokes for approximately 20–30 minutes – when you can easily pull off a tender leaf, they are done. (If you prefer, boil them for approximately 20–30 minutes in water containing a few lemon halves.)
  4. To eat the cooked artichokes, remove each leaf, dip in browned butter, then bite off the tender, fleshy part and discard the rest of the leaf. Repeat and enjoy!
  5. When you reach the choke, which is fibrous and inedible, remove it using a teaspoon taking care not to remove any of the precious heart.

TIPS FROM TASTE: 

  1. If you wonder why food often tastes slightly sweet after you've eaten artichokes, it's because they contain cynarin, a compund that stimulates the taste buds. 
  2. Ingredients with earthy flavours pair well with artichokes, from pungent garlic to salty anchovies, hazelnuts, pine nuts and cheeses like Parmesan are great matches. 

  • RAW ARTICHOKE SLAW WITH WAFU DRESSING

    Make the most of the grassy flavour and crunch of fresh artichokes by eating them raw.
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  • CRISPY ARTICHOKE FRITTERS

    Such an easy way to make little balls of crispy, cheesy deliciousness. 
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  • ROAST ARTICHOKES WITH KOREAN BOLOGNESE

    The earthy flavour of artichokes works well with the herbs and spices in this recipe. 
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  • ROAST ARTICHOKES WITH TRUFFLE BUTTER

    Roasting turns the hearts beautifully creamy and soft. 
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  • STEAMED ARTICHOKES WITH ONION CREAM SAUCE

    This sweet, creamy sauce is perfect with the subtle nuttiness of the artichokes.
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