Fried artichokes Pugliese style

INGREDIENTS

• 4 artichokes;
• 3 eggs;
• grated cheese to taste;
• Flour to taste;
• Parsley;
• Salt;
• Pepper;
• Peanut oil for frying

STEP

1. Clean the artichokes by cutting off the toughest leaves, also cut off the tip and clean the stem;
2. Cut the artichokes into thin wedges and leave them to rest in salted water slightly acidulated with lemon;
3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, prepare the eggs with the salt, pepper, grated cheese and chopped parsley;
4. Beat all the ingredients together until everything is well combined;
5. Drain the artichoke slices well, dry with a cloth to remove the acidic water, then coat the artichokes in the flour;
6. After that, pass the floured artichoke slices in the egg and cheese mixture, turning them well on both sides to make the egg stick;
7. Fry the artichokes (a few at a time) in boiling oil, browning them well on both sides;
8. Place the fried artichokes on a plate (lined with absorbent paper);
9. Transfer to a nice plate and serve hot… a real delicacy!!