Fried artichokes with serrano ham

Ingredients

• 12 purple artichokes
• 150 g finely chopped Serrano ham
• 1 lemon
• 2.5 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon(s) of white wine
• 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped parsley
• 1 chicken stock cube
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil

• salt

Preparation

1. Squeeze half the lemon and pour the juice into a large bowl of water.

2. Break the stems of the artichokes and remove the first hard leaves. Trim the tips of the remaining leaves. Spread the leaves and remove the hay.

3. Rub the artichokes with the other half of the lemon, gradually soaking them in the lemon water.

4. Mix the ham, 1.5 tbsp of breadcrumbs, wine, garlic and parsley in a salad bowl.

5. Drain the artichokes before stuffing them with this mixture.

6. Arrange the artichokes, points up, in a large enough pot to hold them in a single layer. Cover with water just above the surface. Dissolve the crumbled stock cube in a little hot water and pour into the pot. Sprinkle with the remaining breadcrumbs and drizzle with oil.

7. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.

8. Continue cooking for 30 minutes, covered, until the artichokes are very tender.

9. Serve immediately with the sauce.