# Ingredients - 4-6 [[Artichoke|artichokes]] - [[Olive Oil|olive oil]] - [[Salt|salt]] flakes # Method - Remove the hardest outer leaves of the [[Artichoke|artichokes]]; yellower leaves should appear when the toughest ones have been removed. - Cut the stem and the tip of each one. Be thorough removing the outer ring of the tail. - Boil the artichokes for 15 minutes. - After that, let the artichokes drip and cool on a tray or an empty grill facing down. - Open the artichokes like a flower – be gentle! - Use [[Olive Oil|olive oil]] and sear the artichokes for some minutes on a pan. When brown, sear the bottom as well. - You can serve them with [[Salt|salt]] flakes, strong cheeses, etc.