Italian Appetizer (Antipasti) Recipes - Artichokes in Wine (Carciofi alla Romana) Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 globe artichokes, leaves, stalks and chokes removed

• 15 ml/1 tbsp lemon juice

• 300 ml/1 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock

• 15 ml/1 tbsp olive oil

• 30 ml/2 tbsp white wine

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Method:

1. Place the artichokes in a pan with 10 ml/2 tsp of the lemon juice and the stock.

2. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes until just tender. Remove the artichokes from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.

3. Heat the oil in a separate pan and fry (sauté) the artichokes for 3 minutes. Add the wine and remaining lemon juice and cook for 3 minutes.

4. Strain the stock into the pan and cook over a high heat for about 5 minutes until the liquid has reduced slightly. Season to taste. Allow to cool.

5. Arrange the artichokes on small plates, either whole or cut into small pieces. Pour over the sauce.