19 January 2010

Qaqoc at last


Finally cooked up some artichokes, using the local recipe recommended by Zen. There are many variations on this, but the one I tried proved very tasty and I may not stray far.
Maltese Stuffed Artichokes
(serving for three large artichokes)
4-5  large olives, pitted and chopped
 1 Tbs Capers
 handful of fresh parsley (around 1/4 cup when chopped)
2 garlic cloves finely shopped
three sun dried tomatoes finely chopped
4 anchovies
 four slices of stale bread toasted

If using a food processor start with the garlic and toasted bread and chop fine, then add parsley, capers, anchovies and olives and lastly the wet ingredients ending with a tablespoon of olive oil, dash of vinegar and a bit of salt and pepper. I would separately chop the dried tomatoes and add them towards the end, as they can clog up the machine. Whiz it to a rough paste and then spoon the mixture behind each leaf.
Place the artichokes in a covered  pot with at least two to three inches of water (they take around 45 min to cook) try an outer leaf to test.
Can be eaten hot or cold.

5 comments:

  1. I love artichokes but have always shied away from cooking them!! I'm a bit of a contradiction when it comes to cooking...I can get a bit of a mental block (fear) of cooking certain things. I can cook a curry completely from scratch but the thought of making a bechamel sauce for lasagne makes me want to go running for the hills!! Artichokes don't make me feel quite that nervous but close to it....
    (God that sounds so sad!!)

    C x

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  2. my little caramel might not be up for artichokes yet, but I am. Lovely! thank you for this. kenza.

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  3. Sounds delicious, must try it next time I stumble over artichokes - which will NOT be in our garden since it is still covered by snow and temperature remains below ZERO!!! Longing for Spring and Summer

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  4. i love everything about this recipe!

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  5. Wow I feel honoured that you concocted a recipe out of a comment I made in one of your posts!! I'm glad you liked your meal. Incidentally, I bought a couple of artichokes yesterdays and hopefully tomorrow I'll prepare this mouthwatering meal.

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