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Aliter Rapas (Turnips, Another Way)
Aliter Rapas (Turnips, Another Way) is a traditional Ancient Roman recipe for a classic dish of cooked turnips served lightly-drizzled with vinaigrette. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ancient Roman version of: Turnips, Another Way (Aliter Rapas).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
10 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Serves:
4
Rating: 
Tags : Vegetarian RecipesVegetable RecipesAncient Roman Recipes
Original Recipe
Aliter rapas sive napos: elixas, inferes. oleum superstillabis. si voles, acetum adde.
Translation
Turnips, Another Way: Boil and serve sprinkled with a few drops of olive oil. If desired, add vinegar.
Modern Redaction
Ingredients:
500g turnips, peeled and diced
60ml olive oil
30ml vinegar
freshly-ground black pepper, to garnish
Method:
Add the turnips to a pan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender then drain and turn into a warmed serving bowl.
Whisk together the olive oil an vinegar then drizzle this vinaigrette over the turnips. Garnish with freshly-ground black pepper and serve.
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