The globe artichokes we find here in the US are not as tender and require a bit a more cleaning, but are still worth the effort.

Fill a large bowl with water and the juice of one lemon.  Trim the artichokes with a pairing knife, remove the outer dark green leaves.  Cut off the artichokes's thorny top and then using a spoon scoop out the fur. Put right into the lemon water to keep from browning.

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil for about 10 to 15 minutes.  Remove with tongs and place on a platter.  Heat oil in a deep pan.  Add artichokes and let them fry turning every few minutes.

Then remove with tongs use a fork to open them up and put them back in flower down like they are standing.

Remove from pan and serve.