Steamed Artichokes with Butter for 4 Time: 45 minutes
Sometime simple is best
4 globe artichokes
lemon juice
4 oz (125 gr) butter optional - add 2 tsp lemon to butter
Cut off bottoms of artichokes and remove any tough lower leaves. Dip in water to which a couple tbs of lemon juice has been added (to prevent discoloration). For a nicer presentation cut off the tips of the bottom half of the leaves - using a scissors. Cut the top 1/3rd of the artichoke off and discard. Don't worry about the choke (fuzzy hairs inside) Put in steamer and steam 35 - 45 minutes. Melt butter in small saucepan and divide between 2 ramekins. Serve artichokes with melted butter, pulling the leaves off and dipping. Have a small, sharp knife handy so that when you get all of the leaves off and are at the fuzzy choke you can cut it off and enjoy the bottom.
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