Articoke Schnitzel

ingredients

• 6 medium artichokes
• 2 cups breadcrumbs (dry or fresh)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 cup parmesen cheese
• 1/4 bunch chopped parsley (italian green leaf)
• 2-3 eggs beaten
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 lemon cut into pieces

method

1. clean & cut the artichokes back to the tender part
2. cut artichoke in 1/2
3. put in bowl with water and lemon pieces so the artichoke doens't go black
4. meanwhile have a pot with water and bring to the boil
5. when water boiling add salt to taste
6. cook the artichoke until tender
7. strain the artichoke and let cool on a tea towel
8. place breadcrumbs, parmesen & chopped parsely in a boil
9. then cover the artichoke pieces in beaten egg
10. then coat the artichoke pieces in breadcrumb mixture
11. shallow fry in olive oil

Demonstration, recipe and artichokes supplied by the lovely Rita Faranda from Faranda & Sons. You will find this producer at the MSFM on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month.

Enjoy