Immediately squeeze or rub lemon juice on the artichoke heart and bottom to prevent it from oxidizing. Set it aside in a bowl with some lemon until you finish cleaning all of your artichokes.
How to Clean Artichoke Bottoms and Hearts for Use in Moroccan Recipes
By Christine Benlafquih, About.com Guide
Squeeze Lemon Juice on the Fresh Artichoke Heart
Squeeze lemon juice on the artichoke heart to prevent it from turning brown.
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- Whole Fresh Artichoke - The Heart is Hidden at the Bottom Beneath All the Leaves
- Cut Off the Artichoke's Stem and Remove the Outer Leaves
- Remove the Artichoke's Interior Leaves
- The Fuzzy Choke of the Artichoke
- Pare the Sides and Bottom of the Artichoke
- Remove the Artichoke's Fuzzy Choke
- Squeeze Lemon Juice on the Fresh Artichoke Heart
- Cleaned Artichoke Heart
- Bottom View of Artichoke Heart
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