Artichokes with Rice in Olive Oil

==Description==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Utley Estate in Mesquite, Texas in 1988. 
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
==Ingredients==
* 5 large artichokes
* 5 teaspoons rice washed and drained
* 1 small onion chopped
* 2 tablespoon dill chopped
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
* 1½ cups hot water
* 1 teaspoon salt
==Directions==
# Trim base of the stem then break off all dark leaves and throw them away.
# Scoop out the light green leaves and choke with teaspoon and discard, then rub with lemon.
# Clean off the bottom part with a knife.
# Leave in the water and lemon juice mixture to prevent discolouration.
# Saute onion with olive oil in a pot.
# Add rice, salt and sugar then cook for a few minutes over medium heat.
# Pour ¾ cup of hot water in it then stir and put the lid on.
# Turn the heat down to low then cook until rice is soft then add dill and toss.
# Place artichokes in a shallow pan and fill with rice equally.
# Pour ¾ cup of hot water into the pan from the side then cover the lid.
# Cook until artichokes are fork tender over medium low heat.
# If necessary add little by little more hot water.
# Arrange them on a service plate then pour remaining half of the olive oil over and sprinkle some chopped dill on top.
# Serve cold.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Artichoke Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes