Patina Mullorum Loco Salsi (A Dish of Red Mullet in Place of Saltfish)
Patina Mullorum Loco Salsi (A Dish of Red Mullet in Place of Saltfish) is a traditional Ancient Roman recipe for a classic dish of fried mullet finished in olive oil with sweet wine and black pepper. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Ancient Roman version of: A Dish of Red Mullet in Place of Saltfish (Patina Mullorum Loco Salsi).
Patina mullorum loco salsi: mullos rades, in patina munda compones, adicies <olei quod satis est et salsum interpones. facies> ut ferveat. cum ferbuerit, mulsum mittes aut passum. piper asparges et inferes.
Translation
A Dish of Red Mullet in Place of Saltfish: Sauté red mullet and put them into a clean pan. Add sufficient oil and intersperse with the saltfish. Bring to a boil. Add passum or mulsum. Season with pepper and serve.
Modern Redaction
Ingredients:
500g red mullet fillets
60ml olive oil
120ml passum or mulsum
freshly-ground black pepper
Method:
Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add the red mullet fillets and fry. Whilst they are cooking, sprinkle the fillets frequently with the sweet wine (passum or mulsum).
Cook until well crisped then transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with pepper and serve.
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