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Cool, then chill in cooled liquid, covered. Drain artichokes before using. Cooks' note: Artichokes can be cooked 1 day ahead and transferred to a bowl with some cooking liquid and 1 cup cold water (to stop the cooking). Cool, then chill in cooled liquid, covered. Drain artichokes before using.
It's easier to cut a fresh artichoke in half to cut out the choke, or cook it first and then hollow it out. The heart, the best part, is under the choke. If artichokes are cooked, the choke can be removed with the tip of a knife. Try to leave as much of the heart as possible.* : Clean and trim artichokes and put them upside-down in a steamer basket. Steam from 45 minutes to 1 hour, until they can be pierced easily with a fork.ICROWAVE: Put 1 to 4 cleaned artichokes upside down (or right side up, whatever) in a microwave-safe bowl; add 1/4 inch water. Cover tightly with a lid, plastic wrap or plate. Cook 4 minutes, then let them sit 4 minutes. Check for doneness.