Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes With Aioli Food

STEAMED ARTICHOKES WITH LEMON GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, make the lemon garlic aioli by combining all ingredients and stirring to combine. Will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week.
• Prep the artichokes by cutting off the top 1" of the artichoke, bottom 1/4" of the stem, then snipping off the pointy part of each leaf to get rid of the thorns.
• In your dutch oven (or any large pot with a lid), heat up all ingredients of the poaching liquid over medium high heat. Add in the artichokes, stem side down so the top of the artichokes face up. Cover with a lid, and simmer the artichokes over medium heat for 45-50 minutes. After the artichokes are fully steamed, remove them with tongs, turn them cut side down on a dish towel or paper towels to drain off excess liquid. Allow to cool for 3-5 minutes.
• In your Instant Pot, heat up all ingredients with the poaching liquid on the saute function. Add in the artichokes, stem side down so the top of the artichokes faces up. Turn off saute mode. Cover with the Instant Pot lid, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes for a small artichoke, 15 minutes for medium artichokes, and 25 minutes for large artichokes. After the artichokes are fully cooked, release the pressure manually until all the steam is released. Remove the artichokes from the Instant Pot with tongs and turn them cut side down on a dishtowel or paper towels to drain off excess liquid. Allow cooling for 3-5 minutes.
• Serve immediately while warm or later while cooled with the lemon garlic aioli.
• See the Recipe Notes below for more tips, FAQ's and ingredient substitutions.

INSTANT POT STEAMED ARTICHOKES WITH AIOLI

Steps:

• Trim the outer layer of the artichoke by peeling off the first layer of leaves. Cut the tip and stem. Rub the tips with a little bit of fresh lemon juice. This is optional, but it keeps the artichokes from browning.
• Place artichokes upside down on the wire trivet of the instant pot. The wire trivet or steam basket should have come with your instant pot. Note - Video in post shows steaming artichokes stem side down. I used this method for cooking small artichokes in a smaller instant pot.
• Pour water or broth over the artichokes and around the instant pot. Add optional aromatics (i.e pinch of dried herbs, etc.) This will give the artichokes more flavor when steaming.
• Cover and lock the lid by sealing the vent closed. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes (small artichoke) or 13-15 minutes for medium artichokes (see notes for other sizes).
• When the cooking cycle is finished, use the Quick Release method by turning the vent to steam release. This will help to reduce pressure and overcooking. Once it's done, the lid will unlock, naturally.
• Remove artichokes from the instant pot. Check to see if the artichokes are fully cooked by inserting a knife down the middle. It should slide into the bottom easily.
• Once they've finished cooking and are cool enough to handle, place on a large plate or bowl. Season to taste.
• Pull the leaves off and serve with aioli (below) or dip of choice or split in half for easy access to the heart.
• Whisk together all ingredients and let chill for 30 minutes before serving.
• For homemade aioli, see this recipe this recipe.

INSTANT POT STEAMED ARTICHOKES WITH GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Cut the stalks off of the artichokes and slice off 1 inch from the tip of the artichoke. Peel the bottom two rows of leaves. Use scissors to trim off the sharp ends of the remaining leaves, about ¾- 1 inch off each leaf.
• Add the sliced lemons, smashed garlic, bay leaves, and water to your Instant Pot and insert a steamer rack. Place your artichokes stem side up inside the pot. It's ok to stack them if you're making more than 2.
• Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes (see tips for cooking time for different sizes). When the timer goes off, hit cancel. Manually release the pressure with the pressure valve.
• Remove the artichokes with tongs. Leave them whole or slice in half.
• To eat, peel off each leaf and dip in aioli or your favorite sauce. (See eating tips below in notes).
• Add all of the aioli ingredients to a bowl. Mix well and set aside until ready to serve. Save time and make this a few days in advance instead.

INSTANT POT® STEAMED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Combine water, garlic, bay leaf, and salt inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place steamer in the pot. Add artichokes, trimmed top facing up; drizzle with lemon juice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
• Cool until easily handled. Pull off outer petals one at a time. Pull through teeth to remove the soft portion of the petal. Discard remaining petal. Spoon out fuzzy center near the stem and discard. Eat the bottom whole or cut into pieces.