Artichoke, a well-known ingredient, may be in your mind as a simple side dish or a filling staple. But you know what?With a little ingenuity, it can be transformed into a delicious meal that will make your taste buds enjoy a little feast!
First of all, let's talk about the most popular one - garlic roasted potato chips. Not only is this dish simple and easy to make, but it's also crispy and delicious, and it can cause a rush of food as soon as it is served. Cut the artichoke into thin slices and soak it in salted water for a while, which will not only remove excess starch, but also make the artichoke chips more crispy. Next, drain them and mix well with olive oil, chopped garlic, a pinch of salt and black pepper. Then, spread flat on a baking sheet and place in a preheated oven until golden brown and crispy. Once baked, sprinkle with some fresh rosemary or onion powder for an instant upgrade!
If you're an innovative kitchen savvy, try the artichoke pizza. Yes, you heard it right, use artichoke for a pizza base!Mash the artichoke and knead it into a dough with flour, yeast, salt and olive oil and roll it out into a pizza crust. Then it's time to get creative and sprinkle your favorite toppings with tomato sauce, cheese, ham slices, mushrooms, green peppers, ......Finally, bake it until the surface is golden brown, the cheese melts, and a delicious potato pizza is complete!
Of course, how can you not live without the classic mashed potatoes?But this time we're going to do something different. Prepare artichoke, milk, butter, and some vanilla of your liking. Puree the potatoes until steamed, add warm milk and butter and stir until smooth. Then, sprinkle with some chopped herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, and the ordinary mashed potatoes will instantly transform into a haute cuisine, full of aroma and creamy texture.
Finally, try making an authentic Spanish potato frittat. Slowly sauté the sliced potato flakes and onions in olive oil until soft, then add the beaten eggs and fry until golden brown on both sides. Simple ingredients, but with complex taste layers, every bite is full of happiness.
See, with just a few simple steps, an ordinary artichoke can be transformed into a delicacy on the table. You don't need too complicated skills, you don't need expensive ingredients, as long as you have a heart for cooking, artichoke can also become a star product in your kitchen. Next time you have an artichoke on hand, try these dishes and maybe you'll make more discoveries!