Carciofi alla Giudia
Carciofi alla Giudia
Rome, ItalyItalianEveryday Pareve 50 min 4 servings Medium
Roman Jewish whole fried artichokes opened like flowers and fried until crisp, a defining specialty of the historic Jewish Ghetto in Rome.
Ingredients
- •8 Romanesco artichokes
- •1 lemon
- •1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •3 cups olive oil for frying
- •Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Trim the artichokes aggressively, removing tough outer leaves and the choke, and rub with lemon.
- 2
Soak briefly in acidulated water, then drain and dry well.
- 3
Fry the artichokes once at moderate heat until tender.
- 4
Drain, gently press them open like flowers, and fry a second time at higher heat until crisp.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
Kosher notes
Naturally pareve when fried in olive oil; excellent with either meat or dairy menus.
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