the first tossed salad circa-1390-richard ii court
From the oldest known treatise on cooking in the English language comes this recipe for salad. The manuscript THE FORME of CURRY was compiled circa 1390 by "assent& avyssement of ministers of phisick and philosophile" in Richard II's court and contains some 196 examples of medival "cury" and cookery. From: White Birches 1999. Nancy..3/3/13
prep time
10 Min
cook time
method
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yield
family & guests
Ingredients
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How To Make the first tossed salad circa-1390-richard ii court
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Step 1Bunch of watercress
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Step 21 bulb of fennel, sliced thinly
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Step 31 clove of garlic, minced
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Step 46-8 scallons minced
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Step 54 shallots minced
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Step 62 leeks thinly sliced
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Step 71/2 teaspoon dried sage
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Step 81/2 teaspoon dried borage or a few fresh leaves
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Step 91 sprig of rosemary
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Step 102 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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Step 11Basic Vinaigrette Dressing: 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 Teaspoon salt...mix= makes 1 cup For SALAD: Add watercress,fennel,garlic,sage, borage,rosemary and parsley to the salad bowl. Toss with dressing to taste. SERVE
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