Carciofi Fritti/ Fried Artichoke Hearts

Topic: Blue Fish Bistro/Chef Yuri Sbandati, Artichokes, Pasta and Pizza

Ingredients for 4 people:

10 Baby Artichokes
2 Lemons
½ Half Cup Beer
3 Cups of Water
2 Cups of Flour
Salt
3 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sunflower Seed Oil of Canola Oil

Procedure:

1: In a bowl mix 1 Pound of flour with the water. Mix the batter until you obtain a creamy smooth texture, add two tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, salt and half cup of beer. Mix all the ingredients and put the bowl in the refrigerator.

2: Clean the artichokes by removing the tough leaves until you reach the heart and cut it in for pieces. Remove the fibers in the center. Put the artichokes in a bowl with water and the juice of two lemons.

3: In a frying pan heat sunflower seed oil until it reaches 375 Fahrenheit put the artichokes in the batter bowl and then put them in the frying pan. Cooking time has to be fast, artichokes have to be crispy outside and tender inside.

4: Dry off oil with paper and serve with a sprinkle of salt.

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