Fried Artichoke Tapas

Ingredients for 4 people

2 large Globe artichokes.

1 beaten egg

1 tbs plain flour

salt and pepper

Method:

With a sharp knife, remove the outer leaves and cut the ends of the artichokes, peel the stalk until you get to the white part. You need to have the artichoke heart.

Slice the artichokes, remove the choke in the middle.

Beat the egg with the flour. Slice the artichokes, dip them in the batter and shallow fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve hot, as is or with lemon wedges.

Nutritional facts of Globe or French artichokes:
This vegetable is very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Niacin, Vitamin B6, Iron and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.

Other names:
Alcachofa, Alcaucil, ALE, Artichaut, Artichaut Commun, Artichoke Extract, Artichoke Fruit, Artichoke Leaf, Artichoke Leaf Extract, Artischocke, Cardo, Cardo de Comer, Cardon d'Espagne

Medical uses
Artichoke is used to stimulate the flow of bile from the liver. This is thought to help reduce symptoms of heartburn and alcohol "hangover." Artichoke is also used for high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), kidney problems, anemia, fluid retention (edema), arthritis, bladder infections, and liver problems, including hepatitis C.

Some people use artichoke for treating snakebites, preventing gallstones, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood sugar, to increase urine flow, and as a tonic or stimulant.