Roman King Prawns
Scillas
from Marcus Gavius Apicius. De Re Coquinaria
450g (1lb) King Prawns, cooked
60ml (2 floz) Liquamen (Fish Sauce), or to taste
4-5 Egg Yolks, hard-boiled, chopped
2-3 tbsp Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Green Peppercorns, crushed
1 tbsp Lovage or Parsley, finely chopped
½ tsp Celery Seeds, ground
Mix all of the ingredients together.
Pour over the prawns.
Serve.
Submitted by: John David
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