To Make Leeks Tender
Origin: Rome, Italy
Source: Apicius, 400
Ingredients
- leeks
- a fistful salt
- water
- oil
- liquamen (fermented fish sauce)
- merum (unmixed wine)
Instructions
- Make a mixture of a fistful of salt, water and oil.
- Cook the leeks in it, then remove.
- Serve with oil, liquamen and unmixed wine.