“Ptisana'” Bean + Barley Stew

The Roman gourmand, Apicius, tells us of a hearty bean and barley stew comprised of chick peas, lentils, peas and barley. Flavoured with parsley, leeks, fennel, coriander seed and silphium, this stew is comforting, healthy, and likely of the variety served in the ‘fast food’ restaurants of Pompeii and Rome! Pair this stew with Pistrinum’s crispy Laganum pocket-breads, or Streptikios olive oil and pepper twists, and your taste buds will be transported back in time to a Pompeian dinner at your very own table!

Have you ever wanted to experience the breads and pastries of Ancient Rome? Now you can! Farrell Monaco is a Roman archaeologist, baker, and writer whose research centers on food from the Roman Mediterranean. Farrell painstakingly recreates Ancient Roman recipes using techniques and ingredients sourced from archaeological research and ancient literature. Pistrinum is on a mission to revive ancient Roman cooking traditions and recreate breads and pastries enjoyed thousands of years ago in Ancient Rome. Monaco’s signature baked goods are made using (very) old-world methods, and they’re available exclusively on Goldbelly. It’s archaeo-culinary craft in action!

Have you ever wanted to experience the breads and pastries of Ancient Rome? Now you can! Farrell Monaco is a Roman archaeologist, baker, and writer whose research centers on food from the Roman Mediterranean. Farrell painstakingly recreates Ancient Roman recipes using techniques and ingredients sourced from archaeological research and ancient literature. Pistrinum is on a mission to revive ancient Roman cooking traditions and recreate breads and pastries enjoyed thousands of years ago in Ancient Rome. Monaco’s signature baked goods are made using (very) old-world methods, and they’re available exclusively on Goldbelly. It’s archaeo-culinary craft in action!

MORE DETAILS

This package serves 12 people and includes 1 “Ptisana’” Bean & Barley Stew

• Each stew weighs approx. 16 oz.

INSTRUCTIONS / STORAGE

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• Stew arrives without coolant, ready to enjoy!
• All ingredients are shelf stable and may be stored in a cool, dry place.
• Be sure to seal the bag when storing it!

To Serve

• Mix beans and herbs/spices packet to evenly distribute ingredients.
  • For one serving: Remove &#189 cup of beans.
• Measure &#189 cup of the mixed beans.
• Soak beans in 1&#189 cups of water overnight.
• The next day, pour off the soaking water and rinse both the beans and the pot.
• Return beans to the pot with 1&#189 cups of fresh water and &#8531 cup of the herbs/spices mix.
• Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes for soup or 1 hour for stew.
• Check texture at 45 minutes and adjust cooking time if needed.
• Serve & enjoy!

Ingredients

• “Ptisana’” Bean & Barley Stew – (Dried): Chick Peas, Lentils, Peas, Barley, Parsley, Leeks, Coriander Seed, Fennel Seed, Beet Powder, Cabbage, Mallow, Asafoetida Spice (Hing), Lovage, Salt.

Contains: Barley. Processed In A Facility That Also Processes Nuts.