for 4 person

To prepare the artichokes

4	large artichokes (each approx. 300 g)
1	lemon, all of the juice

Artichokes alla romana

2	garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp	flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp	peppermint, finely chopped
¼ tsp	salt
a little	pepper
1 ½ dl	white wine
1 dl	water
½ dl	olive oil
a little	flat-leaf parsley, torn
a little	peppermint, torn

How it's done

To prepare the artichokes

Remove the bottom 3-4 rows of leaves from each head. Trim the remaining tips to approx. one third. Using a knife, remove the hard base layer and stalk, trim the leaves to approx. 7 cm. Remove the fuzzy centres with a spoon. Drizzle the artichokes with lemon juice.

Artichokes alla romana

Mix the garlic and all the ingredients up to and including the pepper, stuff the artichokes with the mixture. Place the artichokes in a pan with the heads facing down. Pour in the wine, water and oil, bring to the boil, cover and simmer over a medium heat for approx. 35 mins. Allow the artichokes to cool slightly, serve with the cooking liquid, garnish with the herbs.

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