1 bunch Joe’s Premium Cardone
3 lemons
2–3 cups flour
3–4 eggs
2–3 cups bread crumbs
Light olive oil/frying oil
Salt to taste
garlic aioli sauce
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
Garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1½ hrs
Servings: 6
1 Wash Cardone and remove side and back ribs; be cautious of thorns. Cut into 1–2" slices.
2 Place in pot filled with water and one lemon cut in half. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 45–60 minutes, or until tender.
3 Strain and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Now your Cardone are ready for frying, sautéing, baking, and topping.
4 Preheat your light oil in a frying pan.
5 Place flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs each in 3 separate bowls. One at a time, dip Cardone in flour, then eggs, and finish with bread crumbs.
6 Fry breaded Cardone in the hot oil pan and cook until golden brown.
7 Mix Aioli ingredients in bowl and serve with Cardone and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
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