Fried Artichoke Hearts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 None small artichokes, stems cut to 1-2cm, upper 1/2 cut off, hard outer leaves removed
2 None lemons, juiced
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, cut into strips

Preparation

Place the artichokes and lemon juice into a saucepan and add enough water to cover the artichokes. Remove the artichokes with a slotted spoon, add the salt to the lemon water and bring to a boil. Add the artichokes and simmer for 5 mins. Drain, refresh with cold water and cut into quarters.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the artichokes over a medium heat for 3 mins. Add the garlic and cook for 2 mins. Add the vinegar and season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle over the parsley and serve.