Inspiring vegetarian recipes
Try our vibrant veggie dishes, from meat-free lasagne to vegetable curry and vegetarian chilli
Peel the fibrous outer leaves from the artichokes, using a small knife, until the leaves are paler in colour. Use a speed peeler to peel the stem to remove the tough outer layer. Cut each in half vertically, and then in half again, and use a teaspoon to remove each choke (a collection of small fibrous hairs at the base of the artichoke).
Put the peppercorns, fennel seeds and coriander seeds into a large pot of gently simmering salted water and cook the artichokes for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain really well and cool completely on kitchen paper, to dry.
For the mayo, put the egg yolk, miso and soy sauce in a blender. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until emulsified. Add the lemon juice and a little water if it’s too thick.
Fill a pan no more 1/3 full with oil and heat to 180C or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds. Fry the artichokes, in batches, for 4-5 minutes or until really crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with salt. Serve the artichokes with the mayo and a sprinkle of paprika.