亚枝竹Artichoke

1: 我一般会买起码500克一朵的，因为孩子们爱吃；Normally I will buy one weighs about 500g because my kids do fancy for its unique flavour.

2: 把亚枝竹放在过面的沸水里开盖煮15分钟；Boil the cleaned artichoke for 15 mins without the lid.

3: 反过来再煮15分钟，依然开盖；Turn upside down for another 15 mins.

4: 把筷子插进中心测试一下煮熟与否；Insert one chopstick into the heart to check if it is well done.

5: 混合橄榄油和义大利陈醋，撒点黑胡椒粉；Prepare the mixture of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic, sprinkle some black pepper on it.

6: 只吃每一片依附着芯最嫩之处；Peel and eat only the tender part of each slice.

7: 蘸着酱汁吃增添味道；It tastes different by dipping the said sauce.

8: 吃到看见尖尖的就拔掉，里面的毛也不要；When you see the pointed leaves, stop eating until peel all off together with the hairy parts inside.

9: 冲洗干净里面的毛；Wash it till all hair is gone.

10: 最精彩最回甘的就是亚枝竹的芯。The most fantastic part is the artichoke heart, I treat it as a no-frill meal because I am almost full after eating just my portion.

11: 我每隔一个月都会买一个哟！I usually buy one every other month from Citisuper here in Hong Kong.

12: 配上美酒，成就一顿简单素餐。Awaken your taste buds with a glass of Rosé, if you desire.