Fried Baby Artichokes

By Valarie

Ingredients

• 10 baby artichokes
• Olive oil
• 6 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from foodnetwork.com.prx2.unblocksit.es

Preparation

Step 1

Remove and discard the artichoke stems. Peel off lower leaves (approximately 18.) Slice off the top half so that only the light green remains (artichokes should be approximately 1 1/4 inches), then cut the artichoke in half lengthwise.

Place the artichokes in a medium pot, flat side down, and add olive oil to just cover. Add the garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring the olive oil to a boil, cover the pot and reduce the heat to a low flame and simmer for 15 minutes. Insert a knife into the lower half and if easily penetrated, it's done.

Remove the thyme and garlic from the pot, raise the heat and fry uncovered for approximately 2 minutes, turning over the artichokes midway. They are done when brown and crispy. Remove the artichokes from the pot and place them on paper towels flat side down. Sprinkle with salt and serve. Serve with yogurt sauce in appetizer cookbook.