Whoever thought that eating artichokes was even a possibility is insane.
@givememore4free
4 жыл бұрын
Art thought it was good idea until he choked
@2252254
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah LMAO "STRIP EVERYTHING but using different methods and tools" "now protect it like it's your baby"
@heruhcanedean
4 жыл бұрын
You can say that about a lot of food. Like the first person who thought to milk an animal.
@SL-vj6df
4 жыл бұрын
Whenever I wonder how humans came up with some random ass recipe, the answer is always "they were probably starving to death"
@notanotherpyro
4 жыл бұрын
@@heruhcanedean Honestly, I don't think this one as weird as people say. Imagine, you are a stone age family farming goats and your wife dies in childbirth, but your child survives. There nobody local to you who is lactating, but one of your goats also just gave birth. There is no formula, but you do have access to milk, to be safe you think you should try it first before you give it to the baby, and it tastes good. Goats will milk for almost a year ,even though they typically ween their kids well before that. Instantly it becomes a valuable source of additional nutrition on your local farm. And then you make cheese on accident, and everything changes.
@Ghonosyphlaids
4 жыл бұрын
Watching with gf: Her: that's not how a pedicure works Me: *nods* Her: that's not how waterboarding works Me: hol up
@marcya4428
4 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment
@JKenjiLopezAlt
4 жыл бұрын
Haha I don’t know about pedicures, but it is how water boarding works. The wet cloth seals over your mouth and nose and gives you the sensation of drowning because you can’t breathe through it.
@Ghonosyphlaids
4 жыл бұрын
@@JKenjiLopezAlt I'm no expert in waterboarding (especially if my FBI agent is reading this), but I think you actively pour water over the victim to simulate drowning. Also never dreamt the only time I'd chat with my culinary hero would be over the finer points of torture techniques. What a time to be alive.
@killercour
4 жыл бұрын
@@Ghonosyphlaids yes you do that but you also put a cloth over thier nose and mouth then pour the water continuously on it.
@Ghonosyphlaids
4 жыл бұрын
@@killercour Totes, I didn't consider it was coming across as me not acknowledging this integral aspect of simulated drowning
@Tondre55
4 жыл бұрын
This is genuinely my favorite channel on KZitem. Love how practical your guidance is and how you go off on useful/interesting side tangents while you work. Really can't overstate how much my cooking has improved since you started doing these. Thank you!
@in5ertname259
4 жыл бұрын
Me: gives waiter an extra $10 Waiter: whats this? Me: Just the tip
@PropperProp-her
4 жыл бұрын
My mom used to always boil artichokes, but since I've become an adult I've discovered the superior way of roasting them. cut them in half, scoop out and stuff the centers with garlic cloves, drizzle w/ lemon, olive oil, s&p. cover and roast in oven for 45 min-1 hr. they dont even need butter or mayo. super bomb, will never return to boiled artichokes.
@JRRobeck
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds good, I'll have to give that a try.
@Mqxwell
4 жыл бұрын
Well, I wasn't going to say anything, but thought I'd boost engagement. I LOVED watching you handle just the tip.
@GoIbat
4 жыл бұрын
i have to give Kenji credit. Never in a million years would I think waterboarding to be one of the steps to cook artichoke.
@alexstanley6546
4 жыл бұрын
The person who first thought to eat an artichoke must have said, "Hmm, thistle be tasty!"
@JohnHausser
4 жыл бұрын
Imagine the guy who discovered that we could eat caviar
@theflyingcrud
3 жыл бұрын
Thistle is also edible. I've had it before, it's actually pretty good. You have to remove the spikes obviously, easiest way to get them off is putting them over the fire and then skinning them like you would do with a pepper. Good for stir frying! Just make sure you know the species
@lucasmistler2439
4 жыл бұрын
love a good mani-pedi-waterboard
@skutche
4 жыл бұрын
How to cook artichokes: Step 1 - Give it a pedicure. Step 2 - Waterboard it. Step 3 - Boil it until you can stab it and easily bite its flesh. Edit: Then you can eat it's heart!! 😂😂
@dgdigital2659
4 жыл бұрын
It's like a plot for a good horror flick 😂
@cougar1234c
4 жыл бұрын
You forgot Step 4 - Use the tip
@minnien4667
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve tried and tried to like artichokes. Too much work for what you get. BUT this is the most thorough explanation of how to cook and eat an artichoke I’ve ever seen so I’m giving it another try. Great video.
@libanyousuf2727
4 жыл бұрын
There hasn't been much good that came from these past few month but one positive has definitely been this cooking show!! Thanks so much for giving us all something to look forward to during a difficult time, Kenji!!!!
@matthewercolani1893
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji, you sir are a national treasure. Thank you for sharing your vast culinary knowledge!!
@FoxyFoxyShazam
4 жыл бұрын
I’m so intimidated by artichokes. Thanks for the video, I might try to cook them now. Also, can’t wait for the restaurant series! I’m sure it’s going to be fascinating
@lwilton
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji's way is a good way. But if you are lazy, all you have to do is cut off the stem, pull off a few of the shaggy or ugly outer leaves, and throw it in a pot of water and boil it or steam it for half an hour or so. Ideally you would add a little salt or lemon juice (even the bottled stuff) to the water, but you don't absolutely have to. Note: when pulling them out of the boiling water *turn them upside down to drain* for a moment! Having a bunch of boiling water pour out in your hand and run up your arm to your elbow isn't a lot of fun.
@jeniferjoseph9200
2 жыл бұрын
Did you ever cook them?
@bondagegel
4 жыл бұрын
I love artichokes, especially steamed. They take at least an hour, but they are worth it. We eat them with store bought mayo with lemon juice and a pinch of sugar, salt and pepper. Delicious.
@mary-clairevanleunen5125
Жыл бұрын
Kenji, it's rare that I know something you don't, so rare that I feel a little dizzy, but there's no need to peel artichoke stems. Cut or pull off the gnarly leaves, which are quinine-level bitter. (Cut them up small and add them to a mild leafy green like spinach or cabbage, a dab of the bitter ones against an abundance of the mild ones.) That's it, you don't need to do anything more to the stems -- good eating!
@MrJeChou
4 жыл бұрын
I love grilling artichokes. Steam them lightly, halve, then marinate in olive oil, salt, pepper, and soy/teriyaki sauce. Throw over the coals until tender and nicely charred... tasty even with the tips lol
@docclabo6350
4 жыл бұрын
When I learned to cook artichokes many, many years ago, we were taught to cut off the tops and the tips of the "leaves," just as Kenji does. We were also taught to pull out the spiky inner leaves and scrape out the choke before cooking the artichoke. What a pain!!! Of course, it does make it easier for the diner. Finally, we were taught to add some flour to the acidulated water. I still don't know what that was all about. Any ideas?
@pokergandalf30
4 жыл бұрын
Well from a chemical point of view, the flour will quickly decompose into glucose when cooked in acidic environment.
@koalitycooking2782
4 жыл бұрын
I remember learning this too back in cooking school. I believe it was used to help prevent discolouration when being cooked along with the lemon juice. Milk can also be used, but I find that no matter what you put in the water it still becomes a dull kinda olive colour. Artichokes aren't the prettiest food to plate up, but damn they're delicious!
@faithsrvtrip8768
2 жыл бұрын
I already watched this and forgot! The local grocery store had small artichokes so I bought one! Thank you again I love your channel! I like them with plain old unsalted butter. Divine.
@valleyska
4 жыл бұрын
I literally was looking to see if you had a video about artichokes this morning for a dish we’re doing...so glad this happened
@tommanning7337
4 жыл бұрын
They’re great after you boil them and stuff with a mixture of Italian breadcrumbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese and melted butter, make sure you get that breadcrumb mixture in between all the leaves then pop in the oven for a little. LOVE stuffed artichoke 🔥🔥🔥
@bigalbbq4597
4 жыл бұрын
Artichokes and crawfish are the best "meal" with friends/family and some cold beer. It's not about fill'n your belly, it's about the experience.....and the lil bit of food you get is fantastic. Nice vid, Kenji! Thank you! BTW, a crawfish boil would be a nice vid. :) Kids love them, to play with at least.
@given2dream
4 жыл бұрын
Stuffed, or just the leaves like this? I’ve always had them stuffed, Italian-style (Sicilian?)
@bigalbbq4597
4 жыл бұрын
@@given2dream I've never stuffed them. We always prepare them like Kenji showed. They are good in a crawfish boil, too.
@AngelaChang
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kenji! This is just the info I needed on what to do with the purple bits. Love how tangible your recipe is. :)
@matheff71
2 жыл бұрын
First time trying this veg, as it just showed up in the supermarket near me. Thanks for short and informative vid!
@MrAjc44
4 жыл бұрын
It's honestly a good tip
@zamted
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji: We’re going to give the artichoke a lil pedicure Also kenji: Okay now let waterboard the artichoke
@JRRobeck
4 жыл бұрын
I've found steaming them to be just as easy but much much more flavorful and evenly tender. Try it if you've never cooked them that way before. I prep them in a similar way however I don't take away the outer leaves or shave the bottom. I cook four at a time in a pot with a steamer basket for about the same amount of time depending on the artichoke size, also with lemon.
@danielmargolis3210
4 жыл бұрын
Strange. I was thinking about artichokes yesterday and hoping for a tutorial, and here it is.
@alexisgreene9575
4 жыл бұрын
I wish Kenji could be introduced as a cartoon in bobs burgers and open a restaurant next to bob
@PlayThatDvD
4 жыл бұрын
If I'm getting a pedicure, and the person comes with a vegetable peeler, I'm bolting.
@churchgest
4 жыл бұрын
That outro was amazing everything I've ever wanted
@bzboarder122
4 жыл бұрын
did not realize you could eat the stem. I am from california and have eaten them my whole life thanks for the tip. I usually double broiler them but i will try this recipe next time im grilling some steaks thanks kenji!
@nutbastard
2 жыл бұрын
Leaving my dip recipe here: Mayo, dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne, salt, black pepper. As far as amounts go, I have no idea, I've never measured. Probably 4:1 mayo to mustard and the rest to taste. Make it before you even start working on the artichokes because it does need around an hour to settle down before it really pops.
@amyoung101
4 жыл бұрын
Already knew how to do this but knew the video would be well worth watching! You are hilarious. Thank you for these videos. They are a gift 🎁
@mpd_l_r
4 жыл бұрын
This is exactly how I do mine...Kenji merit badge finally achieved!
@omgchocolate4857
4 жыл бұрын
I was here before the title got fixed :P
@richardcowan1573
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji is just hot to cook some artichokes, it's accurate!
@ValNaUnd
4 жыл бұрын
Me too! :D
@ctrlh5419
4 жыл бұрын
"Hot and horny for Artichoke" was a much better title imo
@tsminnal
4 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@michigan0207
4 жыл бұрын
My mom pressure cooks them. Takes minutes. Also, heavy salt and pepper a sauce of evoo and dip the leaf ends before teeth scraping. Its an Italian treat. So freaking delicious.
@marialiyubman
2 жыл бұрын
I never knew you couldn’t eat the thistles because I’ve never had the courage to cook artichokes until today and I’ve always eaten the canned kinds. And the thistle is the best part of the canned Italian artichokes. 😍
@dirtyketchup
3 жыл бұрын
Cooking these artichokes might have constituted a Geneva convention violation.
@mrloudogggy
7 ай бұрын
I like mine to be cooked until they are still a little toothsome then with a little mayonnaise or hollandaise. Yummy! Thanks Kenji!
@etherdog
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji, Adam Garratt on his eponymous KZitem channel just did your 3 ingredient Mac & Cheese and raved about it, saying it was a game changer for him. [Obligatory observation: Kenji the artichoke mohel.]
@Passionforfoodrecipes
4 жыл бұрын
I was trying to write a food pun for this.. But in the end I arti-*choked!*
@jay-tk9tm
4 жыл бұрын
Passion for food cringe
@givememore4free
4 жыл бұрын
Chef Punardee
@bryangrady5661
4 жыл бұрын
Love the lemon idea, will have to try that. We use an instapot set to high for 33 minutes. They come out perfect!
@kimaclaret
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for this video! I haven't had homemade artichoke since I was a kid. Just never looked into proper prep.
@kimaclaret
4 жыл бұрын
Waterboard them, k.
@DanliciousFood
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this, really helpful because artichokes seem intimidating to prepare at first glance. Mmmm my mouth is already watering thinking of using these in a spinach and artichoke dip! 😊
@michaelbrown1585
4 жыл бұрын
ive never once thought to try these til now. buying one tomorrow
@j.joseph5353
4 жыл бұрын
We'd stuff each leaf with a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic, romano, and parsley and bake them. Was one of my favorite things to eat growing up though I imagine it was a giant PITA to prepare.
@Fidodo
4 жыл бұрын
As a healthier dip I like to make a garlicky yogurt or a tzatziki. Also, I cut the artichokes in half and scoop out the thistles so I don't have to deal with that mess later. Cutting in half also cooks them in about half the time.
@erenkurt3810
4 жыл бұрын
Check out Enginar Dolma, it is a savory treat, you basicly fill the leaves with pilaf and cook it in the artichoke stock it gets REALLLLLLLY nice and finger licking good, then you can eat the whole bottom since its been simmered for a long time, it is lemony and not so vegetable-ish it is really really delicious and it is a vegetable that parents cook up for kids since it doesnt taste that vegetable ish. Also you do it with Salça which is tomato paste and peas and carrots basicly like a stew, you take out the leaves and leave the bottom part and cook it up like you`d cook a stew then it gets really soft and edible.
@Ninjanugets123
3 жыл бұрын
awe i loved the ending sign off
@張皓宇-d1p
4 жыл бұрын
red how chilli peppers
@splat_the_ghost
4 жыл бұрын
How
@christophera.kreusel4329
4 жыл бұрын
How
@mythicgriffon
4 жыл бұрын
one of my favorite late night snacks is Artichokes! Great video as always!
@sanbilge
4 жыл бұрын
Some Belgians have taught me to dip the leaves in vinaigrette. That also tastes quite nice. I only used to eat the artichoke heart before that.
@chriswickity1169
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji showing us how he cooks at home makes me feel like maybe even *I* can cook.
@arkeag
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, honestly didn’t know how to do it before. Thanks 🙏🏽♥️
@georgeallen8608
4 жыл бұрын
Actually got given some artichokes that I have no idea how to use. This video is some sort of cosmic coincidence, thanks!
@campanularose9210
4 жыл бұрын
You really need to do a POV of getting your first pedicure. That foot soak bubbler is fantastic.
@Cyberia398
4 жыл бұрын
You inspired me to get to my favourite Italian supermarket because its definitely artichoke season in Australia right now. They’re perfect right now. I will serve them as an appetiser with home-made hollondaise - as addictive as it is bad for you - luckily the season is short.
@JohnHausser
4 жыл бұрын
Costco Kirkland artichokes are great
@baby__josh
4 жыл бұрын
Huh - I do 99% the same cleaning process, but when I cook them I cut them in half vertically, add a bit of vinegar to the heart, steam them until tender and finish off by searing in a pan with just some salt and pepper! Give it a try one day, it’s worth it
@Sam-y5o6j
4 жыл бұрын
A mere hundred and fifty three comments compared to the usual thousand or so.. I guess you've been busy.. great video as ever.
@celiahansen55
4 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Paso Robles, CA, and fresh artichokes were an often treat. Forget all that fiddly trimming and manicure; boil those babies whole in salted water and dip every leaf in Best Food Mayo. Best dinner ever!
@dbridge416
4 жыл бұрын
No video is complete without kenji's toes slightly in frame
@Mia-jt7ks
4 жыл бұрын
real up and down day for these artichokes
@Kardea22
4 жыл бұрын
Boiled, huh? I’m surprised. I’ve almost exclusively steamed mine for years. Almost precisely the same prep as yours, but with a bay leaf and crushed clove of garlic added to the water, then steamed on a steamer insert for 40-55 min, depending on the specimen. One of my absolute favorite sides of all time.
@marialiyubman
2 жыл бұрын
There’s some serious inception going on with that phone camera on the cutting board. 😂
@pillbelichick
4 жыл бұрын
I was once an elephant circumciser at the zoo. The pay wasn't great, but the tips were enormous!
@saggalicious1657
4 жыл бұрын
So far we have given our articles a pedicure and water boarded them. Quality entertainment right here.
@leafsrule1818
4 жыл бұрын
Artichokes are my favourite food of all time!!!!
@faithnelson2013
4 жыл бұрын
i love a good artichoke soup too. trader joes has frozen artichoke hearts fairly cheap.....duartes tavern has the best. best bread too. saveur has the recipe for those interested. may be good cold too.
@Sukrim
4 жыл бұрын
Cooking vs. steaming (e.g. in a metal steaming basket) - with that little liquid I wonder if cooking even is necessary and fully steaming wouldn't just give better results? Also these seem a bit overdone to me, do you really cook them that long every time and are they supposed to fall apart like that? Still great to see that you're teaching people how to eat these, always looking forward to have 'em and the more demand there is, the better the chance for markets to offer them! :-)
@carolmelancon
4 жыл бұрын
My favorite dip for artichoke is a raw egg yolk mixed with a capful of cider vinegar and some salt - very simple (though immunosuppressed, etc. beware).
@siddharthjoshi8
2 жыл бұрын
I bought artichokes today. I want to return them after watching this
@PappyB52
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji: Just the tips. Me: That's what she said.
@korben549
4 жыл бұрын
i’ve had fried artichokes at a few restaurants and i want to know how to make them. how would i prepare the artichoke for frying?
@JKenjiLopezAlt
4 жыл бұрын
Generally those are baby artichokes. You’d just split them in half and fry them as-is. If you do use full grown artichokes, you’d trim them down a lot more, split them in half. And remove the chokes with a spoon before frying.
@markmarcelo9342
4 жыл бұрын
if you have netflix, there's an episode of "The Chef Show" with Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi. In one of the episodes they visit Pizzana, the chef there makes a fried artichoke dish, called artichoke giudia. Its in season 1, volume 3, episode 5.
@pattyluss
4 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this one! Thx Kenji!
@mamba_kekw
4 жыл бұрын
kenji is my cooking dad, instead of teaching me how to shave I learned how to prep an artichoke
@MrPlongy
4 жыл бұрын
Huh, I just boil the artichoke whole, preferably in a pressure cooker as it's a lot faster. Then serve while hot together with melted butter mixed with juice from half a lemon to dip in. What do we gain from pedicuring the artichoke? Does it cook faster?
@docclabo6350
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with not removing the top of cutting the "leaves" when cooking at home for family, but the pedicure makes it easier to eat the stem. You don't have to peel off the fibrous outer layer at the table.
@MrPlongy
4 жыл бұрын
@@docclabo6350 The stem part makes sense. I usually just cut off the stem, which makes it possible to stand the artichoke up. But I'll try to keep it next time.
@moochydacat
4 жыл бұрын
It's mostly less tender fingers access to pokey bits. that's why you trim the top.
@wastrelway3226
4 жыл бұрын
I grew up eating these things in California. My mother never did all this prep. She just washed them, and steamed or boiled them for about an hour. All the work was done at the table. Those tough outer leaves are still good after steaming.
@diannt9583
4 жыл бұрын
Well, growing up, the parents did no other prep than trimming that stem. We learned at a very early age to be careful when eating the leaves. That's the only way one really needs to prep these guys.
@seanharding
4 жыл бұрын
A local restaurant does "fire grilled" artichokes. It's not clear to me if they actually completely cook them on the grill, or if they first boil (or maybe steam?) them and then just char them a bit. I'm assuming the latter. But I do find that the charring adds some nice flavor. Do you have any advice on how to do that?
@JKenjiLopezAlt
4 жыл бұрын
They steam or boil them first for sure, then chill and finish on a grill to order.
@timothypratt7115
4 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to know how to cook artichokes. Thanks!
@LightningRound1st
4 жыл бұрын
I love artichokes! I usually serve it with the poor man's aioli--mayo, garlic and lemon juice! I could artichokes daily. They're good for the liver, too!
@wszczeklypiesz
4 жыл бұрын
thumbs up for that inclusive outro
@nikhilananth4383
4 жыл бұрын
kenji is a good man! Here's a tip boys, use it!
@cosmothewonderdog8602
2 жыл бұрын
If you’ve never had a pedicure, you definitely need one. 😁
@Mreffindelicious
4 жыл бұрын
Kenji is just too good 👌👍😊
@Atomsk4200
4 жыл бұрын
Not only does it boost engagement. It is heard with suspicious frequency in commercial kitchens.
@3v388
Жыл бұрын
Kenji, would you recommend cutting artichokes in half, drizzle olive oil, and roast it?
@vinnygi
4 жыл бұрын
My mother always stuffed a breadcrumb/Parmesan mixture between the leaves.
@madisontate2714
4 жыл бұрын
I always use a vegetable peeler to dig out my toenails. Either that or my toe knife.
@joshknowles7934
3 жыл бұрын
I know nobody is likely to see this but I'm in need of some kitchen shears for work and was wondering if anyone knows what exactly he's using. I trim 50-100 lobster tails a day and some spring loaded shears like those would save me a ton of hand fatigue.
@TheBillJohnsonVarietyHour
4 жыл бұрын
Just the tip to boost engagement
@JingLiSH
4 жыл бұрын
really like the non-nonsense style of presentation
@MissTayzha
4 жыл бұрын
I like them hot dipped in mayo thinned with the cooking liquid. Yum-eeeeee
@abhishes
4 жыл бұрын
Is there a dish which you can show with artichokes? like a pasta or chicken dish?
@amberoleary5466
4 жыл бұрын
God, I love artichokes. I like to roast them in the oven.
@soupyswan5706
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. If I ever needed to eat a pine cone I know exactly how to prep it.
@MrIscaraldo
4 жыл бұрын
Everyone was so concerned with Kenji's tip work that they neglected to take note of his expert handling of the crevice. Dudes, always so self absorbed.
@bbrockert
4 жыл бұрын
The hollandaise link mentioned at 5:53 got lost somewhere.
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