World Flavors Cookbook

Roman Asparagus Patina

Name: Roman Asparagus Patina
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Ancient World
Ingredients: asparagus tips, pepper, lovage, green coriander, savory, onion, eggs, wine, fish sauce (garum), olive oil

A refined Roman dish of asparagus baked with herbs and eggs, similar to a modern frittata or quiche.

Cuisine: Ancient World

Ingredients

asparagus tips, pepper, lovage, green coriander, savory, onion, eggs, wine, fish sauce (garum), olive oil

Instructions

Crush asparagus tips in a mortar. Add pepper, lovage, coriander, savory, and minced onion. Dilute with wine and fish sauce. Whisk in eggs. Pour into an oiled dish (patina) and bake or steam until set.