STUFFED ARTICHOKES (CARCIOFI RIPIENI)

STUFFED ARTICHOKES (CARCIOFI RIPIENI) image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 whole artichokes, cleaned and trimmed
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
2 c breadcrumbs
lemon juice

Steps:

1) First, cut 3/4 in off the top of the artichoke. Then cut most of the stem off, leaving 1/4 in stem, insuring that the stem is cut flat. 2) Trim remaining leaf tips with scissors so each tip is perfectly horizontal. 3) Soak artichokes in lemon and water, with artichokes totally submerged until ready to stuff (This will keep them from turning brown) 4) Add enough olive oil to bread crumbs to moisten. Remove an artichoke and drain water. Pry open leaves and fill between each leaf with about 1 tsp of stuffing mixture, without overstuffing. 5) Place stuffed artichokes in a pot just large enough so they fit snugly and fill with 1 in water. Season water with salt & pepper. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over each artichoke. 6) Bring pot to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover pot. Baste artichokes lightly after 1/2 hour of cooking with liquid. Continue cooking until leaves pull easily from stem, about another 30-45 minutes. (Do not boil artichokes, steam gently or you will boil the stuffing)