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In this YouTube episode of Orazio Food Experience, host Orazio Vagnozzi demonstrates how to prepare traditional Roman‑style artichokes (carciofi alla romana). He begins by explaining the choice of artichokes (violet, thornless varieties) and the need to substitute the traditional Roman herb mentuccia with a parsley‑mint blend. He walks through the full cleaning process – removing outer leaves, trimming the heart, discarding fibrous parts, and preserving tender inner leaves for a later cream. He details the arrangement of 6‑7 whole artichokes in a 16 cm pot, seasoning with generous olive oil, lemon‑infused water, salt, pepper, garlic (crushed in its skin), and the herb mix, then cooking low‑heat for about 30 minutes, finishing with a brief high‑heat reduction to create a flavorful sauce. After the artichokes are cooked, he uses the trimmed leaves and stems to make a versatile artichoke cream, blending with a small amount of cooking liquid, then straining through a fine sieve. The cream can be used for pasta, risotto, or ravioli fillings. Throughout the cooking, Orazio shares practical tips on pot sizing, oil quantity, timing, and how to test doneness. The segment also features dietitian Benedetta Moreski, who discusses the nutritional benefits of artichokes (high fiber, glycemic control, satiety), portion sizing (two artichokes as a starter or side), and endorses the dish despite its oil content. They also pair the dish with a Verdicchio di Jesi wine. The video concludes with calls to subscribe, follow Benedetta on social media, and join Orazio’s newsletter.

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