Can you microwave artichokes?

Steaming artichokes in the microwave is much quicker than doing it on the stove-top, obviously. The slightly drier nature of the method, however, requires using the very freshest of artichokes to avoid a tough texture, especially of the meat on the leaves. read more

Trim the artichokes by cutting off the stem and cutting off the tips of the leaves. *I often cut them in half, lengthwise, and scoop out the choke but you can skip this step. Rub the lemon over all the cut parts of the artichokes so it does not brown. read more

Warm the mixture uncovered. All in all, you will need two minutes for microwaving, but remember to take the dish out of the oven after half a minute and then again after a minute and a half to stir. As you have taken the dish out of the microwave oven, add the yolk and artichokes and microwave for a minute. read more