Anginares Me Anitho - Artichokes With Dill

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Course : Greek
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

12 medium globe artichokes
1 medium lemon -- (juice only)
6 medium lemon slices
3 tablespoons flour -- (optional)
1/2 cup chopped scallions -- white only
1/4 cup olive or other oil
1 medium lemon -- (juice only)
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
3 teaspoons corn starch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons chopped dill for garnish
 

Preparation:

Serves: 4 as a light meal, 8 as a first course Cooking time: 45-50 minutes Wash artichokes well and cut off stem close to base. Have ready a bowl of cold water with the juice of 1 lemon and some lemon slices added. If desired stir in 2-3 tablespoons flour as this is quite effective in preventing discoloration. As each artichoke is prepared, rub cut surfaces with a lemon slice from the bowl and place in bowl until all are prepared. Cook as soon as possible after preparation. Remove 3 or 4 layers of leaves until the tender inner leaves remain. Scoop out choke and pink thorny leaves from center, using a spoon or melon ball scoop. Cut in half. In a large pan gently fry spring onion in oil until soft. Add juice of 1/2 lemon, water, about 2 teaspoons salt and a good grinding of pepper. Bring to the boil. Drain prepared artichokes and add to pan with dill. Return to a slow simmer, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes or until artichokes are tender. Stain cooking liquid into a pan and boil until reduced to half original quantity (about 1-1/2 cups). Keep artichokes hot in a slow oven. Mix corn starch to a paste with a little cold water and stir into simmering liquid. Stir until thickened and bubbling and leave to simmer gently. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl until light and frothy and gradually add remaining lemon juice. Gradually pour in simmering stock, beating constantly. Return to pan and stir over low heat for a minute or 2 to cook the egg. Pile artichokes on a warm platter, pour sauce on top and sprinkle with chopped dill. Serve as a light meal or as a first course.