Carciofi alla Romana - Italian Recipe

Carciofi alla Romana

🌍 Italian, Rome/Lazio Difficulty: ●●●○○

Roman artichokes braised stem-up in olive oil with garlic and mentuccia — wild mint. Trim the outer leaves ruthlessly; tenderness matters more than yield. The stems are edible when peeled to their pale core. Braise covered in a heavy pot until a knife slides through with no resistance.

Ingredients

• 6 large artichokes
• 4 garlic cloves
• Fresh mint and parsley
• Olive oil, white wine
• Salt

Method

1. Step 1 — Clean artichokes; stuff with garlic and herbs.
2. Step 2 — Stand upright in pot; add oil and wine to cover halfway.
3. Covering — Cover; braise on low heat 45 min.

Tags: artichokes, garlic cloves, mint and parsley, olive oil · Source: Brittani's Almanac