We went out to Monterey Bay this last weekend and enjoyed the fruits of the land, so to speak. One of the main crops in the area are artichokes. This recipe represents a traditional preparation that is delicious!
Steamed Artichoke with Garlic-Rosemary Aioli
1 Artichoke, stem cut to 1 inch maximum
Mayonnaise (I used the olive oil based version)
Garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 sprigs of rosemary
Olive oil
Steam one artichoke for 45 minutes in a vegetable steamer with the artichoke stem facing upward. In the meantime, prepare the garlic and rosemary. Saute the garlic and rosemary for roughly 5 minutes, enough time to release wonderful flavors. Place about 2 teaspoons of mayonnaise into a small bowl. Add the saute to the bowl and mix thoroughly. Slice the artichoke in half and serve.
To eat: Artichokes are a little awkward to eat if you've never done so, but they really are delicious. To eat, take a leave and drag your teeth across it to remove the "meat".
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