Suckling Pig with Laser (Asafoetida)
Origin: Rome, Italy
Source: Apicius, 400
Ingredients
- suckling pig
- pepper
- lovage
- caraway
- cumin
- fresh laser (silphium/asafoetida)
- laser root
- vinegar
- pine nuts
- date
- honey
- liquamen (Roman fermented fish sauce)
- prepared mustard
- olive oil
Instructions
- Pound pepper, lovage and caraway; mix in a little cumin, fresh laser and laser root.
- Moisten with vinegar; add pine nuts, date, honey, vinegar, liquamen and prepared mustard.
- Temper with oil and pour over the pig.