186. Carciofi Fritti

This is a very basic fry, but strange as it may seem, not everyone knows how to make it. In some places, they boil the artichokes before frying them, which is not a good idea. In others, they first cover them in batter. Not only is that not necessary, but it takes away their natural flavor. Here is the method used in Tuscany, which is the best. Tuscany is the region, where by dint of using and abusing fruits and vegetables as much as they do, they end up cooking them best.