1. Prepare the artichokes by removing the outer layers leaving only the tender middle part - cut of the rough stalk part

2. Slice the artichokes so that the pieces are very fine

3. Heat some olive oil in a frying and add the thinly sliced pieces of artichoke together with the garlic also thinly sliced

4. Fry the artichoke quickly making sure it doesn´t burn - drain off any excess oil by placing on kitchen paper

5. Finally put the sliced artichoke in a serving dish and sprinkle with a little lemon juice and season with salt

 

Tips and Ideas:

• Add some fried serrano ham cut into small pieces before serving - you can also use bacon in the same way
• Cook the artichokes as soon as they are chopped, otherwise they will go brown. You can then keep them warm in the oven until you are ready to serve.
• Artichokes are also delicious raw. Prepare them as in steps 1 and 2 of this recipe and add the slices to a green salad with a dressing made of olive oil and lemon juice.