Another for the Stomach (Celery and Leeks)
Origin: Rome, Italy
Source: Apicius, 400
Ingredients
- green celery, with roots
- leeks
- pepper
- liquamen (fermented fish sauce)
- honey
Instructions
- Wash green celery with its roots; dry in the sun.
- Boil leek whites and heads in a new pot until reduced to a third.
- Grind pepper; temper with liquamen, a little honey and moisture.
- Strain in the celery cooking water; pour over the celery.
- Boil together and serve, adding celery pieces if desired.