Puls (food) explained

Puls
Country:Ancient Rome
Served:Hot
Main Ingredient:Farro, water, salt

Puls is a pottage made from farro grains boiled in water, flavoured with salt. It was a staple dish in the cuisine of Ancient Rome.[1]

The dish was considered the aboriginal food of the Ancient Romans, and played a role in archaic religious rituals.[2]

The basic grain pottage could be elaborated with vegetables, meat, cheese, or herbs to produce dishes similar to polenta or risotto.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ancient Foods Today: Ancient and Modern Puls. 9 June 2011 .
  2. [Pliny the Elder]
  3. Stambaugh, The Ancient Roman City, p. 144.