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Aliter Betas Elixas (Another: Stewed Beets)
Aliter Betas Elixas (Another: Stewed Beets) is a traditional Ancient Roman recipe for a classic dish of cooked beetroot served in a mustard-flavoured vinaigrette dressing. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ancient Roman version of: Another: Stewed Beets (Aliter Betas Elixas).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
45 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
Serves:
4
Rating: 
Tags : Vegetarian RecipesSpice RecipesVegetable RecipesAncient Roman Recipes
Original Recipe
Aliter betas elixas: ex sinapi, oleo modico et aceto bene inferuntur.
Translation
Another: Stewed Beets: They are good served with mustard, a little olive oil and vinegar.
Modern Redaction
Ingredients:
4 medium beetroot
2 tbsp
mustard seeds
For the Dressing:
120ml olive oil
3 tbs vinegar
1/2 tsp mustard powder
Method:
Wash the beetroot thoroughly, but do not peel. Place in a pan with the mustard seeds and cover with plenty of water. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for about 40 minutes, or until the beetroot are tender. Take off the heat and allow to cool in the water.
Once the beetroot are cold peel them then slice into rounds. Arrange these in a non-reactive bowl. Whisk together the vinegar and mustard powder until smooth then whisk in the olive oil. Pour over the beetroots, cover with clingfilm and chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Find more recipes from Apicius' De Re Coquinaria along with information on Apicius and his cookbook, all part of this site's Ancient Roman recipes collection.
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