Asparagus and artichokes pancakes
with Sardinian Artichokes

Ingredients for 4 people: 250 g flour; 3 eggs; 6 artichokes; 300 g asparagus; milk; 1 lemon juice; extra-virgin olive oil; salt

Clean the artichokes by removing the hard leaves and spines, then cut them in thin slices. Soak them in water with the lemon juice for about 10 minutes. Drain and soak them in boiling water for 3 minutes. Wash the asparagus and soak them in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain them and sauté in little oil. In the meantime, make a batter by mixing together the flour, the eggs, a dash of salt and some milk to soften the mixture. Put the artichokes and asparagus in the batter, then using two spoons start to pour small amounts of the batter in boiling oil.
Fry the pancakes, then put them on a foil of absorbent paper to drain from the oil, salt them and serve them.