Gustum de Praecoquis - Appetizer with Apricots - Ancient Roman Recipe

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Today we prepare an appetizer with apricots, called gustum de praecoquis in the original text, the 4th book of De Re Coquinaria, which is the widest source of ancient Roman recipes.

Ingredients:
apricots
wheat starch
olive oil
garum
white wine vinegar
white wine
raisin wine
honey
black pepper
dry mint

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Music by Lilium Aeris
Andrea Tuffanelli – tympanum
Serena Fiandro – flute
Kalliopeia Sopha – Mesomedes of Crete 2nd century AD

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[natviolen]

I made it today. Used sherry in stead of raisin wine, crumbled some not overly salty goat feta on top and enjoyed it with ciabatta as a light dinner. Really nice and will definitely be made again.
My tip: use ripe but not mushy apricots and don't overcook them.

[natviolen]

Just in time for the apricot season. I do like using fruit in savory dishes. These apricots cooled down to room temperature should go well with ricotta salata or feta as a nice snack on a hot summer day.

[nyves]

this sounds super yummy and I can't wait to try it!!

[yabanc_]

looks great! always fascinating to see how black pepper is used in so many roman dishes

[chandrakantpujari]

Hi bro I from India I will taste your recipe
One day

[FbFvideos]

What is the white liquid added at 5:45 in the video? Love the videos BTW.

[the_kitchn]

Superb , best & nice recipe, looks too much tasty, liked it

[danielserene]

What is a good substitute for raisin wine?

[dawne]

I'm curious what the worst apples were. Was it based on age of the fruit or the variety?