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Recipes from Brittany, France: Artichokes Breton

Recipes from Brittany, France


Artichokes Breton

Country: Brittany, France
Course: Sides
Makes: 4 servings



Ingredients:

  • 4 large globe artichokes
  • 4 1/4 oz cream
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice or water reserved from cooking the artichokes*
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Recipe note: The translation of this French-language recipe was a little unclear, and seemed to be calling for 1 1/3 cups of lemon juice. I thought the result was too lemony, so I've cut it down to 1/2 cup. You could also exclude the lemon and just thin the sauce with some of the water reserved from cooking the artichokes.

Directions:

  1. Cut the bottoms off of the artichokes and rub with lemon juice. Boil in a pot of salted water until tender, about 40 minutes.
  2. When the artichokes are done, take them out and drain them and keep warm.
  3. Make a roux with the flour and butter. Gradually add the lemon juice or water, then the cream. Pour the sauce into a gravy boat and serve on the side.