Artichokes (Set of 5)

This is a set of 5 artichokes, characterized by their thick buds.
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Please enjoy each variety.

These are artichokes we've been growing for many years.
The leaves of the green buds are from a variety that naturally opens.
Customers who come to buy directly often purchase 5 to 10 pieces. (^^)
We also supply Italian and French restaurants.
This is our annual harvest.
As they are just coming into season, they are thick and tender!

What are artichokes?
They are edible flowers, highly regarded for their nutritional value. They bloom with beautiful purple flowers similar to thistles, but it is the bud before blooming that is eaten.
While not commonly found on dinner tables in Japanese households, they are a popular vegetable ingredient in Italy, France, the United States, and other countries.

The taste of artichoke is a unique blend of bitterness and sweetness.
However, once you try it, you'll find it to be an addictive flavor.
To prepare, cut off the hard outer leaves and the tip of the bud, leaving about 3-4 cm of the stem. Boil in plenty of hot water with salt and lemon juice for 30-40 minutes, or until a bamboo skewer can easily pierce through. While still warm, peel off the leaves one by one and scrape the fleshy part with your teeth to eat.

These are being sold at a slightly lower price due to minor blemishes on the leaves.
This listing will end on May 29th.
5 pieces for 2,980 yen, including shipping.

Size 80
Weight: 1.2 kg

Features: Direct from farmer

- Item: Artichoke
- Quantity: 5 pieces
- Color: 4 green, 1 purple
- Shape: Flower bud

- Item: Artichoke
- Quantity: 5 pieces
- Color: Green, some purple
- Shape: Flower bud with stem

Thank you for looking.