Ingredients

12 medium globe artichokes
1 lemon (juice only) lemon slices
3 Tbsp. flour (optional)
1/2 C. chopped scallions, white only
1/4 C. olive or other oil
1 lemon (juice only)
3 C. water
salt
freshly ground white pepper
2 Tbsp. finely chopped dill
3 tsp. corn flour
cold water
2 eggs
chopped dill for garnish

Cooking Instructions

Serves: 4 as a light meal, 8 as a first course cooking time: 45 to 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 to 3 Tbls. 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 tsp. 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 C.). Keep artichokes hot in a slow oven. Mix corn flour 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.
 
 
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