While artichokes are available year-round in supermarkets, their peak season runs from July to October – when they come fresh from the field to the kitchen. This green powerhouse vegetable is low in calories, rich in valuable vitamins and minerals , and can be prepared in a variety of ways.
Learn from top chef Alexander Herrmann how to properly peel, pickle, and store artichokes – and discover sophisticated recipes and preparation tips.
Artichoke knowledge
Artichokes are considered a true superfood for good reason: they are rich in iron, provide important minerals such as potassium – which contributes to the normal function of the nervous system – as well as B vitamins, vitamin C and K. Their bitter substances stimulate fat metabolism in the liver and gallbladder, support digestion and can relieve bloating after fatty meals.
approx. 44 kcal
approx. 3 g
approx. 45 mg
approx. 350 mg
approx. 55 mg
approx. 25 mg
approximately 1.5 mg
approx. 100 µg
approximately 0.14 mg
0.01 mg
0.10 mg
70 µg
approx. 8 mg
From the outer leaf to the tender heart, Alexander Herrmann shows you step by step what's important when cleaning, peeling, and preparing artichokes. You'll learn how to remove the stem, correctly pluck the leaves, and which parts of the artichoke are truly edible. With his expertise, you'll work your way layer by layer to the high-quality artichoke heart – the culinary highlight of every bud.
Watch the video now and become an artichoke expert!
With an aromatic brine made from tomatoes, white wine, shallots, and other delicious ingredients, you can transform fresh artichokes into a preserved delicacy. Simply place them in a jar along with the brine, cook gently in the oven – and you've preserved pure seasonality and flavor.
Alexander Herrmann shows you exactly how this works, step by step, in the video.
In this video, Alexander Herrmann shows you how to prepare artichoke barigoule – a southern French ragout with artichokes, carrots, onions, white wine, and herbs. Inspired by his time in a two-Michelin-starred restaurant, which really popularized this specialty in Germany.
Discover the soul food recipe now and cook it yourself!
THINGS TO KNOW
For maximum freshness: Simply wrap the artichoke, including the stem, in a damp cloth and place it in the vegetable compartment – this way it will stay crisp in the refrigerator for several days.
