Ardichawki bil Lahem

Description
Artichoke with meat



Ingredients

 * 12 artichoke heads
 * 14 oz minced meat
 * 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 * ½ cup fried pine nuts
 * 2 tbsp butter for frying meat and onion
 * ½ tsp salt
 * ¼ cup lemon juice
 * 1 cup finely chopped boiled carrots (optional)
 * a dash of ground pepper
 * a dash of ground allspice
 * a dash of flour
 * 2 cups water for cooking artichokes

Directions

 * 1) Cover artichoke heads with water, flour and lemon juice.
 * 2) boil for 10 minutes.
 * 3) Remove and fry in some butter.
 * 4) Place aside.
 * 5) Fry onion until soft.
 * 6) Stir in meat, salt, and spice.
 * 7) Cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 8) Remove meat from heat.
 * 9) Stir in carrots.
 * 10) Distribute meat mixture over prepared artichokes.
 * 11) Place in a tray.
 * 12) Add water.
 * 13) Cover and cook over moderate heat for 15 minutes or until tender.
 * 14) Serve artichokes hot, garnished with pine nuts and accompanied by cooked rice, radishes and lemon.