Artichokes Barigoule
Artichokes Barigoule
A traditional Provençal dish, this recipe braises artichoke hearts up until the point of perfect tenderness. Garnishes like crunchy radishes and fresh herbs add textured and bright finish.
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil, plus more if needed
- 1/4 cup mirepoix, 1/3 part diced celery, 1/3 part diced carrots, 1/3 part diced fennel
- 3 peppercorns
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 artichoke hearts, choke removed and sliced in half, soaked in lemon water
- 2 tablespoon butter
- tomato concasse, for garnish
- sliced radishes, for garnish
- soft herbs, such as parsley, basil, and mint, for garnish
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a medium sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high. Add the mirepoix, peppercorns, and clove of garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 minutes and then add the lemon juice, champagne vinegar, white wine, and water. Bring mixture to a boil and add the artichoke hearts. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Using a paring knife, check the artichoke hearts. If the hearts pull away from the knife easily (are knife-tender), remove the hearts from the braising liquid and set aside. Season the liquid with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cook at a boil until the liquid is reduced by ½ into a sauce, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the butter, and lightly shake the pan in circles to emulsify. If you don’t want to use the butter, substitute with oil.
- Place 2 artichoke halves on 4 different plates. Garnish with tomato, sliced radishes, and soft herbs and serve.