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In mitulis
(Mussels)

Origin: Roman      Period: Traditional

Original Recipe

In mitulis (from Apicius' De Re Coquinaria)

In mitulis: liquamen, porrum concisum, cuminum, passum, satureiam, vinum. mixta facies aquatius et ibi mitulos coques.

Translation

Best broth, finely cut leeks, cumin, raisin wine, must, and add water to make a mixture in which to cook the mussels.

Ingredients:

1kg fresh mussels
100ml liquamen
1 leek, finely chopped
1 tsp cumin
200 ml Passum
1 tbsp minced Saturei
500 ml white wine
300–400ml water


Method:

Wash and clean the mussels. Meanwhile place the liquamen, wine, passum, water and spices in a pan. Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer and add the leek. Cook for 20 minutes then add the mussels and cover. Allow to steam for ten minutes and transfer the mussels to a serving bowl (discarding any that have not opened). Ladle the broth over them and serve immediately.

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