Zeytinyağlı enginar (fonds d’artichaut farcis à la turque)

Ingrédients

• 4 artichokes
• 5 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 cups water (divided)
• 4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1 cup onion (diced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 cup carrots (diced)
• 1 cup potatoes (diced)
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Préparation

1. 1

   --- Steps ---

2. 2

   Rub artichokes with 2 tbsp of lemon juice & set aside.

3. 3

   Add 1 cup of water into a pot on medium high heat & bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Add potatoes, boil for 5 mins, add carrots, boil for 5 mins, drain & set aside.

5. 5

   Add 2 cups of water, 1 tbsp olive oil & artichokes, cover & boil for 10 mins.

6. 6

   In a pan, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil on medium high, add onion & garlic, cook till onion turns translucent.

7. 7

   Add parboiled potatoes & carrots, add peas & 1/2 tsp salt, mix well for 1 min & set aside.

8. 8

   Add vegetable mixture into pot with artichokes, add remaining olive oil, salt, lemon juice & pepper, cover & cook for 10 mins.

9. 9

   Check often to make sure that artichokes don't stick to the base & cook until they are fork tender.

10. 10

    Taste to adjust seasoning, arrange artichoke hearts into plate, spoon vegetable mixture into the center & drizzle some extra virgin olive oil.

11. 11

    --- Steps To Make Artichoke Pilav ---

12. 12

    Add olive oil into pot on medium high heat.

13. 13

    Add onion, garlic & artichoke, cook till onion turns translucent.

14. 14

    Add washed rice, salt & pepper, mix well for 1 min.

15. 15

    Add water, place lid, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cook for 10 mins & remove.

16. 16

    Open lid after 5 mins, stir in dill & serve.