How to Prepare Cardoons

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   The cardoon stalks are edible, so remove the green leaves.

2. 2

   It's surprisingly easy to remove them by holding the base firmly, then striping off the leaves.

3. 3

   Wear gloves to avoid staining your hands and use only the middle part of the stalks.

4. 4

   Fill a bowl with water, squeeze in the lemon, also adding the lemon rinds.

5. 5

   The photo shows the discarded portion of the leaves and fiber.

6. 6

   To remove the fiber, shave the flesh with a knife leaving 8 cm of the outer flesh, then pull up to easily remove the fiber.

7. 7

   Place the stalks, the salt, and the lemon water with the lemon rinds into a pot with plenty of water.

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   Boil until tender.

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   The boiling time should be a little less than an hour (about 40 minutes at the least).

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    Drain, then let cool.

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    Taste and if they are still fibrous, then return them to the pot.

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    They are ready for using in other dishes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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