Carciofi alla giudia

• juice of 1 lemon
• 4 large artichokes
• about 1⅔ cups (

Fill a bowl with water and add the lemon juice. One at a time, trim the artichokes, but remove the stems, and immerse them in the lemon water. When all the artichokes are trimmed, drain and let dry. One at a time, put the artichokes head down on a flat surface and press them gently while giving them a little twist with the flat of the hand so the remaining lea