ARTICHOKE HEARTS WITH LEMON AND MINT

Preparation Method :

• Thoroughly drains the artichokes and dries them by arranging them, upside down, on several layers of kitchen paper.
• Leave for about 10 minutes, and then cut into thin slices.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the artichokes for about 3 minutes until they are beginning to brown.
• Turn them over and scatter with the garlic, lemon rind, sugar and mint.
• Cook for a further couple of minutes.
• Turn the artichokes into a serving dish or 4 small dishes.
• Pour the remaining oil and the lemon juice into the pan with a little salt and pepper and stir, off the heat, until mixed.
• Pour over the artichokes and chill for a couple of hours before serving.