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Vegan and vegetarian on vacation – offers for everyone

Vegan and vegetarian on vacation – offers for everyone

Many of our green pearls offer plant-based services and are concerned not only about the well-being of their guests but also of other living beings. Therefore, in some hotels, the focus is not only on the food used but also on other materials such as…

Simple & creative solutions to reduce food waste

Simple & creative solutions to reduce food waste

Did you know that in Germany alone around 11 mio. tons of food land in the trash every year? A conscious handling of food and food leftovers should start within one’s own home, but should not stop there.

Romance under the stars – enjoy privacy in the Green Pearls® Hotels

Romance under the stars – enjoy privacy in the Green Pearls® Hotels

Unique experiences are what makes a vacation different from everyday life. Even at night, the Green Pearls® Hotels make sure that your stay will be something special. Discover the different ways to spend the night outside and enjoy an unforgettable evening. (more…)

Sustainability at the bar in our green pearls

Sustainability at the bar in our green pearls

Sustainability at the bar? Five of our Green Pearls® Hotels will show you how to do this in the most creative way, with alternatives to disposable tableware, upcycling ideas, and the best organic wines.

Barefoot – in these hotels you can walk without shoes

Barefoot – in these hotels you can walk without shoes

Taking off your shoes and enjoying the freedom of your feet is especially easy on vacation. From barefoot resorts to Kneipp pools, our Green Pearls® Hotels do everything to relax your feet.

“A dish about one ingredient (onion) across all its lives, inside an ocean of umami.” – Aggeliki Charami

 

Handmade tortellini with an umami filling

Portrait Aggeliki Charami at Omnia Restaurant
Chef Aggeliki Charami ©Paradiso Pure.Living Vegan Hotel

Ageliki Charami, the executive chef at the Paradiso Pure.Living vegan hotel, LA VIMEA and the OMNIA plant-based restaurant, has a penchant for Asian and Japanese cooking techniques, as well as umami flavour. This vegan recipe, which she shared with us, is the most elaborate one on our blog so far and is perfect for special occasions. The noodle dough, which is coloured with a little turmeric, is the easiest part.

The onion-umami filling, on the other hand, requires a trip to a Japanese speciality store. The flavour of the caramelised onion is enhanced by kombu (seaweed), shiro miso (Japanese seasoning paste), umeboshi (fermented Japanese fruit) and rice wine.

 

Sustainability fact: seaweed is considered the vegetable of the future. It grows without the need for freshwater or fertiliser, and it absorbs huge amounts of CO₂. However, importing it from Japan undermines its environmental sustainability due to the long shipping distances involved. A more climate-friendly alternative is to source seaweed (kelp) from Europe, for example from France or the Baltic Sea.

 

But the dish is far from finished yet . As we work our way through the recipe, we’ll make our own rosemary oil (it’s easier than it sounds!) and prepare three different onion toppings for more experienced cooks, as well as a seaweed bisque and a lemon potato cream. We’ll then “dab” these onto the dish before serving.

By the way, this is what Aggeliki says about the recipe:

This recipe is really simple. I created it so that you can easily make it at home, without needing any special restaurant equipment or complicated techniques.”

Well then! Go for it and surprise your guests (or just your favorite person) with this special dish. We hope it turns out great, and enjoy your meal!

PS: If you would like to tell your guests about the creator of this dish when you serve it, take a look at the interview with Aggeliki Charmi here.