Winter Artichokes (Kışlık Enginar)

We wash the cleaned artichokes and drizzle lemon juice over each one, making sure it's well coated. We place three or four artichokes into each freezer bag, seal them shut, and put them in the freezer.

About This Recipe

The artichoke is a truly special plant with a remedy for every ailment. Because artichokes and their leaves contain cynarin, they help the body eliminate nicotine, alcohol, and fat that accumulate in the liver and gallbladder. They also reduce cholesterol and ammonia levels in the body. Their high vitamin A and B content helps prevent hardening of the arteries. They are also excellent for relieving gallbladder complaints. Beyond all of this, artichokes have an aphrodisiac effect that boosts sexual vitality, and they act as a fever reducer, diuretic, body strengthener, and appetite stimulant. They are beneficial for rheumatism, jaundice, and diarrhea, and they also play a supporting role in the treatment of fatigued nerves.

Until the autumn season, it is possible to find artichokes at local markets and grocery stores. But what do we do in winter? Here we are today with an easy and useful tip — we're preparing Winter Artichokes (Kışlık Enginar).