Anginares Me Anitho - Artichokes With Dill

• 12 medium artichokes globe
• 1 each lemon (juice only)
• 1 slice lemon
• 3 tablespoons flour, all-purpose (optional)
• 1/2 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped, white only
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 each lemon (juice only)
• 3 cups water
• 1 x salt
• 1 x white pepper freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons dill weed finely chopped
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 x water cold
• 2 large eggs
• 1 x dill weed chopped, for garnish

1. Wash artichokes well and cut off stem close to base.
2. Have ready a bowl of cold water with the juice of 1 lemon and some lemon slices added.
3. If desired stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons flour as this is quite effective in preventing discoloration.
4. As each artichoke is prepared, rub cut surfaces with a lemon slice from the bowl and place in bowl until all are prepared.
5. Cook as soon as possible after preparation.
6. Remove 3 or 4 layers of leaves until the tender inner leaves remain.
7. Scoop out choke and pink thorny leaves from centre, using a spoon or melon ball scoop.
8. Cut in half.
9. In a large pan gently fry spring onion in oil until soft.
10. Add juice of 1/2 lemon, water, about 2 teaspoons salt and a good grinding of pepper.
11. Bring to the boil.
12. Drain prepared artichokes and add to pan with dill.
13. Return to a slow simmer, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes or until artichokes are tender.
14. Stain cooking liquid into a pan and boil until reduced to half original quantity (about 1 1/2 cups).
15. Keep artichokes hot in a slow oven.
16. Mix cornflour to a paste with a little cold water and stir into simmering liquid.
17. Stir until thickened and bubbling and leave to simmer gently.
18. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl until light and frothy and gradually add remaining lemon juice.
19. Gradually pour in simmering stock, beating constantly.
20. Return to pan and stir over low heat for a minute or 2 to cook the egg.
21. Pile artichokes on a warm platter, pour sauce on top and sprinkle with chopped dill.

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Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/anginares-me-anitho-artichokes--3118 (may not work)