Artichokes Braised in Olive Oil

To trim the artichokes

Break off or trim the large outer leaves and the stem with a small knife, leaving approximately 8 cm (3 in.) attached to the heart. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the bitter fibre from the outside of the stem, leaving only the tender, pale flesh. Mix together the lemon juice and water and dip each artichoke in the mixture as you tri