Aliter Coliclos II (Stalks, Another Way, II)

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Aliter Coliclos II (Stalks, Another Way, II)

Aliter Coliclos II (Stalks, Another Way, II) is a traditional Ancient Roman recipe for a classic dish of cabbage and/or stalks (eg sprouting broccoli) cooked in stock, oil, wine and cumin that's served garnished with black pepper, chives, cumin and coriander leaves. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ancient Roman version of: Stalks, Another Way, II (Aliter Coliclos II).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

15 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian Recipes Spice Recipes Herb Recipes Vegetable Recipes Ancient Roman Recipes

Original Recipe

Aliter Coliclos II (from Apicius' De Re Coquinaria) III, ix, 3

Aliter: coliculi elixati in patina compositi condiuntur liquamine, oleo, mero, cumino. piper asparges, porrum, cuminum, coriandrum viridem super concides.

Translation

Another Way: Boiled stalks are placed in a pan, [and moistened] with stock, oil, unmixed wine, and cumin. Sprinkle with pepper and chop chives, cumin, coriander leaves over it.

Modern Redaction

Ingredients:

200g sprouting broccoli or young cabbage leaves, parboiled until just tender
1/2 medium cabbage, cut into wedges

For the Stock:
60ml vegetable stock
60ml white wine
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin

To Garnish:
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1 tbsp chives, chopped
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp coriander leaves, shredded

Method:

Combine the vegetable stock, wine, olive oil and cumin in a pan. Add the cabbage and sprouting broccoli, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the greens are just tender.

Turn the cooked greens into a serving dish and garnish with the black pepper, chives, ground cumin and coriander leaves.
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