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Anginares Me Anitho - Artichokes with Dill

A home-style Anginares Me Anitho - Artichokes with Dill made with Karen Mintzias, Globe Artichokes, Lemon, Lemon Slices, and Flour. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• Karen Mintzias
• 12
• 1
• Lemon Slices
• 3 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1
• 3 cup
• Salt
• Freshly Ground White Pepper
• 2 tbsp
• 3 tsp
• Cold Water
• 2
• Dill

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Wash artichokes well and cut off stem close to base.

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   As each artichoke is prepared, rub cut surfaces with a lemon slice from the bowl and place in bowl until all are prepared.

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   Cook as soon as possible after preparation.

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   Remove 3 or 4 layers of leaves until the tender inner leaves remain.

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   Scoop out choke and pink thorny leaves from centre, using a spoon or melon ball scoop.

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   Cut in half.

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   In a large pan gently fry spring onion in oil until soft.

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   Add juice of 1/2 lemon, water, about 2 teaspoons salt and a good grinding of pepper.

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   Bring to the boil.

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    Drain prepared artichokes and add to pan with dill.

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    Return to a slow simmer, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes or until artichokes are tender.

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    Stain cooking liquid into a pan and boil until reduced to half original quantity (about 1-1/2 cups).

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    Keep artichokes hot in a slow oven.

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    Mix cornflour to a paste with a little cold water and stir into simmering liquid.

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    Stir until thickened and bubbling and leave to simmer gently.

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    Beat eggs in a mixing bowl until light and frothy and gradually add remaining lemon juice.

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    Gradually pour in simmering stock, beating constantly.

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    Return to pan and stir over low heat for a minute or 2 to cook the egg.

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    Pile artichokes on a warm platter, pour sauce on top and sprinkle with chopped dill.

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    Serve as a light meal or as a first course.

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    Typed for you by Karen Mintzias

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    From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini