any way to make artichokes???

[raw-siobhan]

Just curious if there is any way to make artichokes and have them still be raw and edible???

[RowanC]

I wonder if you could peel the leaves off and eat the choke part raw?
It's probably yummy.

[RowanC]

This recipe uses cheese (which we don't) but you could use RAW cheese maybe? Or stuff them with something yummy? I'll post it and let you guys tweak it:

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Don't let the simplicity of this traditional recipe mislead you--the flavors are bright and sophisticated. If you aren't accustomed to eating raw artichokes, you're in for a special treat. Choose small or baby artichokes--they are the most tender. This is a good salad to make ahead since the flavors develop as the artichokes marinate.

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Ingredients:

12 small, tender artichokes (baby Italian violet artichokes are best)

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons)

1/4 pound Parmesan cheese, sliced very thin, then cut into small cubes

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste



Preparation:

Peel away all but the most tender inner leaves of the artichokes. Cut each artichoke in half lengthwise. Remove and discard the hairy inner chokes. Place the artichokes in a bowl of water to cover, add all but 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and let soak for 30 minutes. Remove the artichokes from the water, drain, and slice them into thin wedges. Place the wedges in a serving bowl along with the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the Parmesan cubes, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Let the salad rest for at least 20 minutes before serving.

[raw-siobhan]

Thanks RowanC...its good to know that they can be eaten raw...now, if only I could afford to buy 12 artichokes! I will have to stick to one every now and then. I am excited to see what they taste like. I will be sure to post my experience when I get an artichoke. Again, thanks!