Trattoria da Augusto
Area: Trastevere
Carciofi alla Giudia in Rome
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Crisp Jewish-style artichokes, especially loved in the old ghetto area.
Pronunciation: Car-CHO-fee al-la joo-DEE-a
What it is
Whole artichoke, deep-fried until crispy and golden. Jewish-Roman tradition.
Taste translation
If you like fried vegetables or tempura, imagine a whole artichoke, crispy like a flower.
Zen's note
This comes from the Jewish quarter in Roma. Crispy on the outside, tender inside. It’s a work of art and you eat the whole thing.