UK usually patronising uk â /ËpÃ¦t.rÉ.naÉª.zÉªÅ/ us â /ËpeÉª.trÉ.naÉª.zÉªÅ/. âº speaking or behaving towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: It's that patronizing tone of hers that I can't bear. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words. Showing arrogance and conceit.
Place the artichokes in a steamer basket over the boiling water and cover the pot. Steam the artichokes until tender â up to an hour with a conventional pot, or 20 to 30 minutes with a pressure cooker.
Add the artichoke to the water and weigh it down by using a heatproof lid, dish or bowl (artichokes float). Cover the pot and bring to a medium boil. Boil gently for about 20 minutes. The artichoke is done when a knife inserted into the base meets no resistance, much like a baked potato.