Fried Artichokes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

very small artichokes
salt
water
1 beaten egg
cracker crumbs

Preparation

Use very small artichokes;
the heart shouldn't be more than an
inch
in diameter.
Peel them.
Take all outer leaves off until
you
have
tender leaves.
Cut off the prickly top. Parboil in
salt and water for 15 minutes.
Drain, standing on leaf end so all water will drain out.
Slice lengthwise into 4 pieces.
Dip in
beaten
egg
and cracker crumbs.
Fry in oil until tender. Serve with mayonnaise.