Add a menu that is different from anyone else's with Ati Choke, an unusual but delicious ingredient!
There are many restaurants to choose from for each meal. In addition to deliciousness, there must be something different. For example, selecting new ingredients is a way to make the restaurant different, more special, and give customers more reasons to decide to choose our restaurant. Vegetable ingredients may not be as prominent as meats like Wagyu, Kurobuta, or Otoro, but I believe that when you mention this vegetable, many people might exclaim, "Huh? What?" "Artichoke" is a name that is not very familiar, but I assure you that it has a story no less than meat. Artichoke is a plant that was discovered since ancient times. It was used as food and medicine for the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Wow... Just this can be used as a story for the menu. Plus, it's delicious and healthy.
Taste of Artichoke Artichoke has light green leaves, large flowers with multiple layers of petals. Currently, it can be found all over the world in cold regions and is mostly found in North Africa, the Mediterranean, Europe, North America and Australia. Our neighboring country, Northern Vietnam, also likes to grow artichokes. In our country, we can buy imported artichokes from Australia at Makro, which imports them once a week. The part that is eaten is the flower. The flower has multiple layers of petals and the base of the petals has a nutty taste similar to boiled beans. The most delicious part is the base of the pistil, which has a sweet and nutty taste.
What can you do with artichokes?Artichokes are perfect for steaming/baking, dipping in garlic sauce, chili sauce, or eating with chili paste or deep-frying. They can also be used as an ingredient in pasta sauces or other sauces. Artichoke dishes such as artichoke with various dips, artichoke salad, pasta with creamy sauce and artichoke, or even popular pizza toppings like “Four Season” cannot be without artichokes.How to Peel ArtichokesTrim the tips of the petals and soak them in vinegar or rub around the trimmed petals with lemon to prevent them from turning black, as the petals contain white latex. Then rinse them in clean water again before they can be used for cooking.
How to Peel Artichokes
Trim the tips of the petals and soak them in vinegar or rub around the trimmed petals with lemon to prevent them from turning black, as the petals contain white latex. Then rinse them in clean water again before they can be used for cooking.
Fresh Artichokes VS Artichokes in OilArtichokes are available both fresh and preserved in oil. Fresh artichokes contain more nutrients than processed artichokes, including vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin K and potassium, and have a different flavor and texture. Chefs prefer fresh artichokes in cooking, as artichokes preserved in oil contain lemon to preserve the color, making them more acidic and limiting their use in cooking.
Benefits of Artichoke
Nourishes the liver and helps stimulate liver function to aid digestion.
Stimulates the liver to produce bile, which helps reduce intestinal acid and helps digest fat.
Reduces fat and cholesterol in the blood.
Helps improve the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.
Prevent the risk of clogged arteries
Prevents hepatitis, cirrhosis, jaundice, and cholecystitis.
Reduces symptoms of flatulence, bloating, sour burping and gas in the stomach.
Reduce the chance of developing anemiadiabetesAnd gout
Try presenting new and unusual ingredients to create a difference, whether you use it as a signature menu or a special menu. And don't forget to include Story Telling to tell the special story of the ingredients to customers to attract their interest. Fresh artichokes can be purchased at Makro; inquire at the branch. Makro imports artichokes from quality-certified gardens in Australia once a week, which maintains the freshness of the product.
