Fried Artichokes With Chopped Salsa Verde - The Gannet

Ingredients

• 4 violet artichokes, peeled and halved
• 2 bay leaves
• A sprig of thyme
• 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
• Juice of a lemon
• 100ml pomace oil
• 150ml olive oil
• Flavourless oil for frying
• Flour, to dust the artichokes
• A bunch of spring onions, cut on the bias
• ½ cucumber, peeled, deseeded and sliced thinly
• 1 tbsp chopped capers
• 1 tbsp chopped gherkins
• A handful of finely sliced green olives
• 1 tbsp chopped mixed herbs (tarragon, mint, parsley and chives)
• Lemon juice
• 4 tbsp sweet vinegar (Mitch suggests agrodolce or moscatel vinegar)
• 100ml olive oil