How to Eat an Artichoke GIFOGRAPHIC

HOW TO EAT AN ARTICHOKE 1 PULL 2 DIP Start by pulling off one of the outmost petals. If your artichoke is cooked correctly, the outer petals of your artichoke should be easy to remove. Dip the base of the petal into your favorite sauce. Many people prefer melted butter or mayonnaise, but feel free to choose your favorite. 3 STRIP The edible part is located at the base of the petal. Pull the base of petal through slightly clenched teeth to strip off the petal meat. Pull off and eat the individual petals from the cooked artichoke, making your way down to the heart of the artichoke. 4 SCOOP 5 ENJOY When you get to the heart of the artichoke, you will notice the fuzzy hair layer referred to as the "choke." This part of the Now that you reached the artichoke heart, eat your heart out! artichoke is not edible. Remove the choke by using a spoon to scoop it out. OCEAN MIST Visit AlIAboutArtichokes.com today for recipes, videos, nutrition facts, and more!