Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome

2 to {Rx} No. 237. [2] G.-V. _lavabis_, _ornabis_, with vegetables, etc. [3] G.-V. _laser vivum_. [241] ROAST CHICKEN _PULLUM PAROPTUM_ A LITTLE LASER, 6 SCRUPLES OF PEPPER, A GLASS OF OIL, A GLASS OF BROTH, AND A LITTLE PARSLEY. [1] _Paropsis_, _parapsis_, from the Greek, a platter, dish. A most incomplete formula. It does not state whether the ingredients are to be added to the sauce or the dressing. We have an idea that the chicken is pickled in this solution before roasting and that the pickle is used in making the gravy. [242] BOILED CHICKEN IN ITS OWN BROTH _PULLUM ELIXUM EX IURE SUO_ CRUSH PEPPER, CUMIN, A LITTLE THYME, FENNEL SEED, MINT, RUE, LASER ROOT, MOISTENED WITH VINEGAR, ADD FIG DATES [1] WORK WELL AND MAKE IT SAVORY WITH HONEY, VINEGAR, BROTH AND OIL TO TASTE: THE BOILED CHICKEN PROPERLY CLEANED AND DRIED [with the towel] IS MASKED WITH THIS SAUCE [2]. [1] Goll. cloves--_cariophyllus_; the originals have _caryotam_ and _careotam_. [2] Apparently another cold sauce of the vinaigrette type similar to {Rx} No. 235. [243] CHICKEN AND PUMPKIN _PULLUM ELIXUM CUM CUCURBITIS ELIXIS_ TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED DRESSING ADD MUSTARD, POUR OVER [1] AND SERVE. [1] G.-V. _Perfundes_; Tor. _piper fundes_. The pumpkin, not mentioned here, is likewise served cold boiled, seasoned with the same dressing. It is perhaps used for stuffing the chicken and cooked simultaneously with the same. [244] CHICKEN AND DASHEENS [1] _PULLUM ELIXUM CUM COLOCASIIS ELIXIS_ THE ABOVE SAUCE IS ALSO USED FOR THIS DISH. STUFF THE CHICKEN WITH [peeled] DASHEENS AND [stoned] GREEN OLIVES, THOUGH NOT TOO MUCH SO THAT THE DRESSING MAY HAVE ROOM FOR EXPANSION, TO PREVENT BURSTING WHILE THE CHICKEN IS BEING COOKED IN THE POT. HOLD IT DOWN WITH A SMALL BASKET, LIFT IT UP FREQUENTLY [2] AND HANDLE CAREFULLY SO THAT THE CHICKEN DOES NOT BURST [3]. [1] Dasheens are the equivalent of the ancient colocasium; at least they are very close relatives. Cf. Notes to {Rx} Nos. 74, 216, 244, 322. [2] For inspection. G.-V. _levas_; Tor. _lavabis_, for which there is no reason. [3]