Omelette with cardoons

Recipe

• To peel the cardoons, remove the leaves, spines and stringy parts. Rub with a cloth to remove the fine layer of down they are covered with. Cut into 5 or 10 cm sticks, adding them to a bowl of acidulated water as you go to avoid discolouration.
• Cook in boiling, salted water with some added lemon juice.
• Place the flour and a whole egg in a mixing bowl. Beat until you have a smooth batter. Then add the eggs one at a time to avoid curdling. Season with salt and pepper and add the cardoons, mixing gently.
• Heat the butter in a large frying pan and pour in the mixture. Leave to cook for a few minutes. As soon as the omelette starts to solidify, turn it over and cook the other side for 2 or 3 minutes until golden brown. Serve piping hot.