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perfect starter, artichokes with a vinaigrette

Artichokes with Vinaigrette

Course: Starter
Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Eating artichokes with vinaigrette is often a forgotten classic although it is light, good for a small budget and easy to make. In this article I will share with you how to prepare them and cook them perfectly.
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Ingredients

  • 2 artichokes , 1 per person

Vinaigrette sauce

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

Prepare the artichokes

  • Break off the stem by hand or by using a knife. Remove the first few outer leaves of the artichokes

Cook your artichokes

  • Boil some water with salt. Place your artichokes in the water, make sure the stem is facing the bottom of the pan. Ideally add some weight on top whether it be a lid or a plate in order to make sure they stay fully submerged.
  • Cook your articles in boiling water for about 30 minutes if you use big artichokes reduce the time slightly if your artichokes are smaller
  • Drain them upside down, flip them over and lay them flat, let them cool down depending on if you wish to eat them hot or cold.

Prepare your vinaigrette

  • Pour the mustard and vinegar of your choice in a bowl, add salt and pepper.
  • Mix it well, then add a small drizzle of olive oil whilst beating the vinaigrette using a fork or a spoon to emulsify the vinaigrette.

Serve

  • Serve the artichokes whole with the vinaigrette on the side