Artichoke bottoms are used in Moroccan cooking. The photos and instructions on the following pages will show you how to work with fresh artichokes to yield a cleaned and pared bottom, ready for use in Moroccan recipes.
Make sure you have ample work space since you'll end up with lots of trash from the artichokes. Be careful of any thistles which may be at the tops of the outer leaves.
You'll need:
