Carciofi Alla Romana
Ingredients – Serves 4
- 5 artichokes
- 1 bundle of parsley
- 1 clove of garlic
- Mint to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Oil to taste
- Lemon to taste
Method
Clean the artichokes by removing the darker and harder outer leaves, cut the tip of the artichoke, clean the stem and put them in a bowl with water and lemon. This will prevent the artichoke from becoming dark so they can keep their bright colours.
Meanwhile wash and chop the parsley, mint and garlic. Put them in a bowl with two tablespoons of oil, salt, and pepper and mix well.
Slightly open the leaves of the artichoke to make room for the aromatic mixture, and then insert it between the artichoke leaves.
Now put the artichokes upside down in a narrow pan with high sides, season with a drizzle of oil and add a finger of hot water.
Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for about 25 minutes.
Serve the Roman-style artichokes immediately.