How to remove the fuzzy innards from an artichoke?
What is the best way to remove the fuzzy inner threads from on top of the artichoke heart, without losing too much delicious heart?
- Is it easiest to cut out the choke (the fuzzy stuff) before or after steaming the artichoke?
- Does anything work better than a spoon?
- Is there any way to remove the choke without cutting out pieces of heart?
Best Answer
I believe, madam, that zanlok has the right of it-- a spoon.
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How do you get rid of the fuzzy part of an artichoke?
Take a cooked artichoke and spread open the petals to expose the center petals. Remove the smaller petals by twisting clockwise to expose the fuzzy choke. With a spoon, carefully remove the fuzzy top layer without scraping away the artichoke heart.Can you eat the fuzzy choke of an artichoke?
The only part you can't eat is the hairy choke inside, and the sharp, fibrous outer portion of the leaves. The choke is not poisonous, nor is the tough part of the leaves, but it is a choking hazard, and quite aptly named.What is the fuzzy center of an artichoke called?
The bud contains the heart, the delightful, meaty core of the artichoke, and is topped by a fuzzy center (or choke) which is surrounded by rows of petals that protect the artichoke heart.ARTICHOKE 101 | how to cook and eat artichokes
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