This is a piece of Just-in-time learning and learning- by-doing. The learner should know how to clean, cook and eat the artichoke after following the lesson. The second objective is to guide the learner to some interesting facts on the artichoke.
Learn how to prepare and enjoy the artichoke
A seldom seen flower – the artichoke in full bloom Image from wikimediacommons
You are well aware that the Asian collaborators you have invited to dinner are gourmets always ready to try something exotic. What can you serve to impress her? How about an entree of artichokes?
Follow these steps to prepare an exciting entree for four and dazzle your guests with some interesting information on the artichoke at the same time.
The low-fat dip
First prepare the dip. You need 800ml plain yoghurt, strained through a muslin cloth till about half the weight remains. Press 1 garlic pip into the strained yoghurt, add a teaspoon of lemon juice and salt to taste.
Cynara scolymus Image from wikimediacommons
The artichoke
You need 4 fresh globe artichokes. To clean the artichokes, refer to this blog. Then steam the artichokes in a big pot of water with two lemon halves for about 45 mins. They are done when you can pull the leaves off easily. Serve the artichokes hot with a bowl of dip for each guest.
And now ... tuck in!
To eat the artichoke, refer to the blog again.
Here are two short articles about the artichoke to provide you with material to break the ice as you tuck into this unusual vegetable.
Appreciating the artichoke
The artichoke on wikipedia
