Diamante is the largest open-air museum in Italy and among the largest in the world. The local fish specialties are excellent, such as the well known “rosamarina”, delicious fritters made with \u201cbianchetto\u201d, a very tiny young fish specimens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However,\ntoday we are talking about any more delicious fritters of… “green\nalga” commonly called Sea Lettuce, typical of local cuisine in Diamante. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The alga,\nwhich has as botanical name Ulva Lactuca, is a sea lettuce, and among the algae\nis one of the best known species, it is the richest in chlorophyll and is the\none that comes closest to terrestrial plants. It is very widespread throughout\nthe Mediterranean, especially the Tyrrhenian side of Mediterranean sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
THE INGREDIENT: ALGA OF DIAMANTE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The structure of this alga is lamellar and bi-stratified, translucent, thin with a maximum height of 30 cm and fixed to a helical shaped peduncle. It grows on substrates of rocky nature, from tidal areas up to a maximum of about 10 meters deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This kind\nof Alga in Diamante is a seaweed particularly rich in calcium (30 times more\nthan milk), magnesium and minerals, essential substances for the body. It is a\nmust of Vegan food and a beautiful element for dishes design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nbeautiful bright green leaf, although thin, is rather resistant. This makes it\nversatile in use, being able to be prepared directly raw but also cooked. Sea\nLettuce has an intense aroma but an extremely delicate taste. It is suitable\nfor preparing colorful salads, tasty toppings and to garnish any dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In\nDiamante, it is the main ingredient for preparing seaweed fritters or the so\ncalled sea \u201czeppole\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Preparing\nby means of such zeppole a delicious appetizer or an aperitif is easy, the most\ncommon recipe is a kind of small fritter, made with a simple batter based on\nwater, flour and brewer’s yeast, flavored with seaweed, fresh or dried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n THE RECIPE OF \u201cZEPPOLE\u201d OF GREEN ALGA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients\nfor about 20 fritters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To the general receipe can be added ingredients, such as paprika, pepper, nutmeg and chives, which give the fritters a more marked color and a stronger flavor. You, of course, can choose to not add such spices: they will be delicious anyway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preparation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A QUICK LOOK AT DIAMANTE: THE LOCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Turning in the alleys of the seaside village, crossing the narrow streets and passing through the wide squares, the art strikes the eyes of the tourists, immediately. Namely, the walls down the streets are covered with fascinating murals, over 150 works of art painted on the walls of the historic center and of the Cirella hamlet, built starting from 1981 by painters and artists of international renown. The largest mural is found in the square in front of the town, it reaches 50 meters and tells the story of the town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As soon as you enter the town, you\nwill come across the Lungomare di Diamante, also called Lungomare nuovo, where you\ncan take a pleasant walk enjoying the view of the Tyrrhenian Sea, while\nenjoying an ice cream or drinking a fresh granita, or you can stop in the ‘wide\nbeach made of pebbles and pebbles, equipped with several bathing\nestablishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Continuing towards the old part, you\nmeet the second waterfront, called Lungomare vecchio, or “living room of\nDiamante”, from here you can observe the whole coast, which in the evening\nis illuminated by fishermen’s boats with their lamps. In the southern part of\nthe promenade there is then a huge diamond made of stone, symbol of the city.\nThe Beach “of the shark” (so called “spiaggia dello\nsqualo”) is very popular and is located in the heart of the historic\ncenter. Although it is not very large, it is the most characteristic, as it\nallows you to enjoy a splendid view of the island called \u201cCirella\u201d and of the\nold town, at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After so much sea, in a blink of an eye you pass to a green mountain landscape, thanks to La Valva Park, located along the last stretch of the valley where the Corvino river flows. Here it is possible to indulge in long walks, or picnics immersed in the greenery, but also stopping in the tennis courts, volleyball, bowling and soccer fields. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The renowned Chili Pepper Academy is\nalso located in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Come in Diamante, Calabria, and the Mediterranean\nseaside will welcome you, together with its wonderful diet, allowing you to\ntaste that vegan jewel, so called \u201cZeppole\u201d of Green Alga!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 18.4.2019 VEGAN & FASHION Diamante is the largest open-air museum in Italy and among the largest in the world. The local fish specialties are excellent, such as the well known “rosamarina”, delicious fritters made with \u201cbianchetto\u201d, a very tiny young fish specimens. 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