What is garum? The long-lost fish sauce of ancient Greece and Rome
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What is garum? Rediscovering the long-lost fish sauce of ancient Greece and Rome
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Millions of Britons who are set to make delicious pancakes today to mark Shrove Tuesday might wish to use a second century Roman recipe as a guide.
Pancake Day sees people up and down the country opting for classic crepes, while others will go for fluffy American-style sweet treats.
Golden syrup and sugar and lemon are both traditional and very popular options which people choose to go with their kitchen creations.
But the below recipe for pancakes with honey and sesame seeds proves that the sweet treats were enjoyed by the Greeks and Romans too.
The guide dates from the second century AD and is featured in The Classical Cookbook, written by Andrew Dalby and Sally Grainger and published by The British Museum Press.