STUFFED ARTICHOKES

Preparation Method :

• Heat the oven to 180° C/350° F/gas 4.
• Holding the artichokes upside-down firmly, strike them one at a time against a table surface to make the leaves open easily.
• Cut off the stems evenly at the base so the artichokes will stand upright.
• Remove tough outer leaves. Trim 25 mm from tips of remaining leaves.
• Mix breadcrumbs, garlic, mint, nutmeg, salt, pepper and oil. Pull the outer leaves back and cut away the inner purple leaves.
• Remove the prickly choke above the base with a knife or spoon. Spoon in the breadcrumb mixture and reshape the artichokes.
• Place the artichokes in a casserole in one layer and pour round water to a depth of 25 mm.
• Cover the pan and place in the oven for 1 hour or until tender.