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Cardoons have a rich artichoke flavor with a hint of lemon. My grandmother served them prepared this way right alongside the candied yams and turkey for Thanksgiving. Ingredients:
2 quarts water |
2 tablespoons white vinegar |
4 large cardoon ribs (1 pound), ends and leaves trimmed |
2 large egg yolks beaten with 1 tablespoon water |
1 large egg, beaten |
1 cup homemade dry bread crumbs |
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
salt and freshly ground pepper |
vegetable oil, for frying |
lemon wedges |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine the water and vinegar. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the tough outer strings of the cardoon ribs. Cut the ribs into 2-inch lengths, adding them to the vinegar water as you work. Drain the cardoon ribs, transfer them to a large saucepan of lightly salted water and boil until very tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry; let cool.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine the egg yolks and egg. In another bowl, toss the crumbs with the Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Dip the cardoon in the eggs, then dredge in the crumbs, pressing to help them adhere. Shake off any excess and set the cardoon on a wax paper-lined tray.
3. In a medium skillet, heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over moderately high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the cardoon, 5 or 6 pieces at a time, and fry until golden and crisp, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the cardoon to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot or at room temperature with lemon wedges.
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