Our Recipes: Boiled Artichoke

Ingredients:
- 1 large artichoke
- 1 garlic clove peeled
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 allspice berry
- 1 bay leaf
- pinch of black pepper or 1 pepper corn
- 2 tbsp salted butter for dipping

Preparation:
- In a large pan combine all spices and add enough water to cover the whole artichoke. Bring it to boil.
- In the meantime, rinse the artichoke well.
- Add artichoke to boiling water.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. (When you pull out a leaf, the end of it should be tender and ready to eat.)
- Drain.
- Melt the butter in a small dish.
- Serve the warm artichoke with melted butter as a dip.

1 big artichoke is good for 2 people to share during a dinner. It's a great snack or addition to a meal.