How to Cook Artichoke - Cooking Times
Flower Vegetables
Season: Spring
Preparation
Remove tough outer leaves and cut off the top third. Soak in lemon water to prevent browning
Cooking Times by Method
💧 Boil
25-35 min
From boiling water
Boil whole in water with lemon juice. Done when a leaf pulls out easily
🔥 Stir-fry
5-7 min
Slice the parboiled heart. With olive oil and garlic
📡 Microwave
7-10 min
Whole, wrapped at 600W. Flip halfway through
♨️ Steam
25-40 min
Steam whole. Retains more nutrients than boiling
Common Mistakes
- Not knowing the edible parts and trying to eat it whole — the base of the leaves and the 'heart' are the edible parts
- Browning after cutting — soak in lemon water immediately