* Exported from MasterCook * Artichoke Bottoms Tahitian Recipe By : World Wide Recipe A Day Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Restaurant, Inn, Tavern & B&B Vegetables World Wide Recipe A Day Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 artichoke bottoms -- canned or cooked (4 to 6) -- fresh 1 package frozen french cut green beans -- or 2 cups fresh french cut green beans 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 cup diced fresh tomato 1/2 teaspoon curry powder salt and pepper -- to taste 1/4 cup slivered almonds -- toasted Saute the onion in the oil over moderate heat until translucent. Add the tomato, green beans, curry powder, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Simmer until beans are tender. Meanwhile heat artichoke bottoms in microwave or in broth on stove top. Fill the artichoke bottoms with the bean mixture and sprinkle almonds on top. Serves 4 to 6. Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 1998 7:53 PM Subject: Sides - Artichoke Bottoms Tahitian - May 6, 1998 Notes: Today's side dish is one my mother discovered at Trader Vic's restaurant back in the fifties, and it has been one of her favorites ever since. Her re-creation is below, since to my knowledge they have not published the recipe in any of their cookbooks. MC formatted by Barb at Possum Kingdom using MC Buster 2.0g & SNT on 8/11/98 Sent to me by TheChef@wwrecipes.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -