Boiled artichokes: a versatile and tasty side dish

Looking for a side dish that can be enjoyed with any second you want to prepare? Try the boiled artichokes!

Boiled artichokes are a quick and easy recipe present on all Italian tables from winter to spring, even if the best time to consume them is the one included in the months of December and January, as they are more tender and there are more variations available. . For those who love artichokes, in whatever way they are cooked, they are always excellent, but in the boiled variant, they take on a greater value as it is possible to taste them with cheese, meat or fish in a distinct way.
When they are boiled, it is possible to better enjoy the aroma and delicate flavor of these fabulous vegetables. Boiled artichokes are part of the culinary tradition of every Italian region, so it is rare to find someone who is not able to appreciate them. Let’s see how to prepare them together!

Preparation of the recipe for boiled artichokes

1. The first step on how to cook boiled or boiled artichokes is to remove the hardest leaves and stems of the artichokes and immerse them in acidulated water , a solution of water and lemon to prevent them from blackening (this procedure is valid for any method cooking artichokes).
2. Bring plenty of salted water to the boil in a large saucepan and add the vinegar, lemon juice and finally the artichokes.
3. You can decide based on the size whether to make the boiled artichokes whole or divided into two or more parts. The cooking time to boil the artichokes varies according to the size , for example the violets require about 40 minutes. Boiling smaller artichokes requires a cooking time of about 20 or 30 minutes.
4. When cooked, drain and serve with a condiment based on oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and also some mint or parsley leaves, if you like.

storage

Boiled artichokes can be stored for 2 days after cooking, taking care to place them in the refrigerator in a tightly closed container or with a transparent film. It is advisable to leave them out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before enjoying them.

Also try the recipe for sautéed artichokes in a pan !