To dress artichokes is a traditional British recipe, based on Hannah Glasse's recipe of 1747, for a classic acompaniment of artichokes that are trimmed and boiled in water until tender. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: To dress artichokes.
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To dreſs artichokes.
WRING off the ſtalks, and put them into the water cold, with the tops downwards, that all the duſt and ſand may boil out. When the water boils, an hour and a half will do them.
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Ingredients:
6 artichokes
Method:
Trim off the stalks then arrange the artichokes in a pan so that they stand inverted. Pour over just enough water to cover then bring to a boil.
Continue cooking for about 80 minutes, or until tender. Remove the chokes between the leaves and serve.
