Fried Artichokes Recipe Flavored With Lemon Ginger

FRIED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Using a paring knife, remove the outer leaves, and trim the artichoke down to the choke. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the woody outermost layer of the stem.
• Use a spoon to remove the inedible hairy leaves and slice into quarters. Place the artichokes in a bowl of water with some lemon juice to keep the artichoke from oxidizing or turning brown.
• Add the flour to a casserole dish and whisk in some salt and pepper.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a high-sided skillet or Dutch oven.
• Dredge the artichokes in the flour, shaking off the excess. Once the oil is hot, slip the artichokes in the hot oil and fry for about 4 to 5 minutes, using tongs to flip them from time to time.
• Transfer the artichokes and let drain on a paper towel-lined platter and sprinkle with salt.
• Serve with Fish Tacos.
• For the pico de gallo: Mix together the tomatoes, capers, olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro and onions in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the radishes: Slice the radishes in half lengthwise, then into thin half-moons (and a few into quarter moons, if you want, for varied texture). Toss the radishes together with the anchovies, parsley and olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the fish tacos: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together the flour, semolina flour, baking powder, sea salt and some pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the beer and set aside.
• Add enough canola oil to a large cast-iron or other low-sided skillet to come halfway up the sides. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F. (Use a deep fry thermometer to be sure - or do it the grandma way and add a piece of bread to see if it fries and browns - if it does, it's ready).
• Slice the tilapia into 1/2-inch strips or "finger"-size pieces.
• When the oil is hot, dip each piece of tilapia into the batter using tongs, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully add to the hot oil one piece at a time. Fry in batches until golden brown and the fish is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oil with a slotted spider or skimmer and drain on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.
• Meanwhile, warm the tortillas by wrapping them in foil and placing them in the oven for 10 minutes. To serve, place one piece of fish on a warmed tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce and an avocado slice. Serve with a lemon wedge, pico de gallo and radishes with anchovies.

CRISPY FRIED ARTICHOKES WITH LEMON AIOLI

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients for the aioli. Mix well.
• Cover and reserve until ready to serve.
• Heat to 350°, enough oil in a pot for a deep fry.
• Drain and gently rinse the artichokes. Pat dry.
• In a bowl combine the flour, rice flour and seasonings. Mix to combine.
• Dredge the artichokes in the flour to fully coat.
• Fry the coated artichokes until they turn golden brown (should only take a few minutes). Do not overcrowd the pot. Fry in batches, if necessary.
• Remove and drain on paper towels, or a cooling rack sheet pan combo.
• Salt immediately.
• Serve warm.
• Garnish with fresh lemon wedges, fresh parsley and the lemon aioli.
• ENJOY!

FRIED WHOLE ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Choose only the smallest, most tender, of the young and green fresh artichokes. Once they
• have developed their purple choke inside they are no longer desirable. Wash the artichokes carefully. Trim the pointy ends of the leaves, cut off the top 1/4-inch and tear off and discard and blemished outer leaves.
• Cut the artichokes in two and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent blackening.
• Mix the water, flour, salt and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
• Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat for 1 minute.
• Dip the artichoke halves in the batter and fry, choke side down, for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp.
• Turn the artichokes over and fry the outside leaves in the same way.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges and freshly chopped parsley

FRIED ARTICHOKES RECIPE FLAVORED WITH LEMON & GINGER

Steps:

• To begin making Fried Artichokes Flavored With Lemon & Ginger, in a medium bowl whisk in egg, garlic, ginger, sugar, salt, lemon zest, parsley until creamy.
• In another small bowl, stir in salt, all purpose flour, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese together.
• Squeeze the artichoke heart quarters and remove the excess moisture.
• Dip the artichoke heart into the egg mixture and dip them in the flour mixture so the artichokes get coated well with the flour mixture.
• Heat the oil in a wok on medium heat.
• Once the oil is heated well, add the batter dipped artichokes in batches into the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown and crisp. Proceed the same way with the remaining artichokes and serve warm.
• Serve the Fried Artichokes Flavored With Lemon & Ginger as an appetizer along with tzatziki yogurt dip.

FRIED MARINATED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
• Whisk together the flour and salt in a large bowl. Slowly pour in the beer, whisking to make a smooth batter. Whisk in the lemon zest.
• Dredge the artichokes in the batter, and let the excess drip back into the bowl. When the oil is ready, fry the artichokes, in batches, until batter is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt. Serve hot, with rémoulade for dipping.