239402 426 Food & Drink Produce true Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:01:18 -0800 /system/videos/3/05/06/28/280605.flv cooking,artichoke,vegetables,preparing,food,cutting,serving,recipes How To Cook an Artichoke http://www.howcast.com/videos/239402-How-To-Cook-an-Artichoke http://www.howcast.com/videos/239402-How-To-Cook-an-Artichoke/edit approved 113 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=239402"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=239402" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 0 KeithMcKellar http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239402/CookArtichoke_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 443 false false false 95098 0 29 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239402/29.jpg Choose a good artichoke Start with a firm, plump artichoke with tightly closed leaves. Artichokes with loose, spreading leaves tend to be tough.

]]> 95099 1 35 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239402/35.jpg Trim the artichoke Trim off the top inch of the artichoke and remove any tough outer leaves. Cut the base with scissors so that it is flat.

]]> 95100 2 45 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239402/45.jpg Wash the artichoke Rinse the artichoke and shake off the water.

]]> 95101 3 51 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239402/51.jpg Place in container Place the artichoke in the microwave-safe container with a small amount of water. Cover the container with plastic wrap.

]]> 95102 4 60 Tip You can also steam the artichoke in several inches of water in a covered, flameproof casserole dish, on a conventional stove for 45 minutes or until tender.

]]> 95103 5 68 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239402/68.jpg Microwave the artichoke Microwave the artichoke for two minutes, and then rotate it. Continue microwaving for two or three minutes at a time until the leaves can be pulled off easily.

]]> 95104 6 82 Tip Allow up to three more minutes of cooking time for each additional artichoke.

]]> 95105 7 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239402/87.jpg Let the artichoke cool Let the artichoke cool for a few minutes before serving.

]]> 95106 8 92 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239402/92.jpg Serve artichokes Serve the artichokes. Eat them leaf by leaf, dipped in melted butter or mayonnaise. The heart, below the choke, is also edible.

]]> 95107 9 105 Fact Artichokes are the edible flower buds of a thistle.

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