Velletri. Matticella Artichoke Festival

Velletri. Matticella Artichoke Festival

The artichoke is one of the symbols of Roman cuisine and the 'matticella artichoke' is typical of Velletri where there are large areas of vineyards.

In fact, the artichoke cooking takes place on a bed of embers proceeds from the branches of the pruning of the vines. The 'matticelle' are bands of artichokes ready for cooking.

The stoker must be skilled and prepare a brace height of about 15 cm and the artichoke is prepared with a base of wild mint sauce, fresh garlic, salt and olive oil.
 


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Benedicta Lee

Born in Rome from an Italian mother and American father, she works as a freelance communications manager and designer in the tourism sector, a career and interest which she is pursuing with a...

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