Alexandrine squash
The Roman Cookery of Apicius
1 medium squash
Cut into pieces, steam until cooked. Press water out. Salt to taste.
Pour sauce over, gently bring to boil and simmer briefly. Sprinkle with pepper and serve.
salt
pepper
sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
grind in mortar
combine
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon mint
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup dates
chop
1/4 cup almonds
finely chop
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup white wine
boil
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1 tablespoon olive oil