The lemon artichoke cream in Apulian extra virgin olive oil is an original product created by La Terra di Puglia to satisfy the most demanding palates who love tradition but also desire to taste new and high-quality proposals. Lemon artichokes provide the right counterpoint of lightness and liveliness to the natural delicacy of the artichokes, while the best Apulian extra virgin olive oil gently enhances everything. An irresistible product that will satisfy the whole family, including the little ones. Delicious with bread, it is also excellent as a pasta seasoning or, why not, to create a creative risotto.
To make this product, we have selected the best artichokes that year after year Apulian farmers grow and harvest right in Puglia, a region that has always had a particular vocation for the cultivation of these vegetables. They are processed locally and offered in fruit and vegetable markets throughout Italy.
How to Make Artichoke Cream
How to make artichoke cream? The preparation is simple and requires few high-quality ingredients. Here’s how to prepare this delicious artichoke cream:
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Ingredients:
- Fresh artichokes
- Lemon
- Apulian extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Procedure:
- Clean the artichokes, removing the toughest outer leaves and the inner choke.
- Cut the artichokes into wedges and immerse them in lemon water to prevent browning.
- Steam the artichokes until tender.
- Blend the cooked artichokes with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and homogeneous to get a creamy artichoke paste.
This artichoke cream is ideal for seasoning pasta, such as pasta with artichoke pâté, or spread on bread for a tasty appetizer.
Apulian Specialties
The artichoke cream is one of the many Apulian specialty creams that represent the rich Apulian tradition. Apulia is famous for its high-quality agricultural products, cultivated using methods that respect the environment and local traditions.
Apulian Artichokes
Apulian artichokes are locally grown and represent a native variety of the area. They are not reproduced in nurseries but are grown by taking plants from existing plantations. Cultivation begins in October, and harvesting starts in March. The first artichokes are harvested with the whole stem.
Integrated Agriculture
Integrated agriculture or integrated production is a low environmental impact agricultural production system, which involves the coordinated and rational use of all production factors to minimize the use of technical means that have an impact on the environment or consumer health. It is fascinating to see how nature takes its course, with ladybugs protecting the artichokes from aphids. Each ladybug can eat up to 1000 aphids a day.
In terms of available techniques, under equal conditions, the choice falls primarily on those with lower impact and, in any case, excludes those with high impact.
