Where does Carciofi alla giudia come from?

Carciofi alla giudia — country of origin: Italy.

What is Carciofi alla giudia made of?

Artichoke, lemon, olive oil, salt, black pepper.

How do you pronounce Carciofi alla giudia?

Carciofi alla giudia (Italian) is pronounced /karˈtʃɔːfi ˈalla ˈdʒudja/.

Carciofi alla giudia

Pronunciation (IPA) /karˈtʃɔːfi ˈalla ˈdʒudja/

Whole artichokes flattened and deep-fried until crisp, a starter from the Roman Jewish tradition that is served hot with salt and lemon.

Also known as: Carciofi alla giudea · Roman Jewish fried artichokes · Jewish-style fried artichokes · Fried artichokes Roman style

Allergens & declarations

The classic recipe carries none of the 14 EU allergens.

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Carciofi alla giudia are whole artichokes, flattened and deep-fried until the leaves turn crisp and golden. The name means "Jewish-style artichokes", and the dish comes from the Roman Jewish tradition, which grew up in the old Jewish quarter of Rome. It is now a fixture on Roman menus.

What it really is

Young artichokes are trimmed of their tough outer leaves and cut short at the stem. The leaves are opened by hand and the artichoke is pressed down until it spreads out. It is fried in hot olive oil until the outer leaves crisp and brown, then finished with salt and black pepper. The heart stays soft while the outer leaves become brittle enough to eat whole. Lemon is used to keep the cut artichokes from browning, and a wedge is usual at the table.

How it's served

Hot, straight from the oil, while the leaves still crackle.
Whole, one artichoke per portion, eaten with the fingers: the crisp outer leaves first, then the soft heart.
As a starter or side, with extra salt and lemon on the side.

Name the main ingredient, artichoke, and say the artichokes are fried whole.
The classic version has no common allergens, but name the frying oil. Peanut oil must be declared if the kitchen uses it.
If the artichokes are dusted with flour before frying, add wheat to the allergen list.
Say that it is fried in olive oil, which makes the classic version suitable for vegans, and that it is best served hot.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Carciofi alla giudia?: Whole artichokes flattened and deep-fried until crisp, a starter from the Roman Jewish tradition that is served hot with salt and lemon.
Where does Carciofi alla giudia come from?: Carciofi alla giudia — country of origin: Italy.
What is Carciofi alla giudia made of?: Artichoke, lemon, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
Which allergens does Carciofi alla giudia contain?: The classic recipe carries none of the 14 EU allergens.
What is Carciofi alla giudia also known as?: Carciofi alla giudea, Roman Jewish fried artichokes, Jewish-style fried artichokes, Fried artichokes Roman style.
How do you pronounce Carciofi alla giudia?: Carciofi alla giudia (Italian) is pronounced /karˈtʃɔːfi ˈalla ˈdʒudja/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.