What did the ancient Romans eat?

The most popular dish among the Romans was wheat porridge (puls), prepared with varying degrees of thickness, with or without meat, and with various seasonings. Playwright Plautus called the Romans “porridge eaters” because of their frequent consumption of this dish. In addition to porridge and bread, Romans consumed vegetables, fruits, legumes, olives, eggs, and cheese from goat or sheep milk. Meat (mainly pork) and fish were rarely eaten due to their cost; many of the poor and slaves were forced vegetarians. For long-term storage, vegetables were pickled, and meat was smoked. Soup-making was common, including preparing dishes similar to modern-day shchi (cabbage soup) and borscht. Greens, spices, and sauces were in high demand. Ingredients of many ancient Roman recipes consisted of about 80% different seasonings. A favorite Roman condiment was garum sauce made from fermented fish, which they would add to almost any dish. The range of desserts was limited, mainly pastries or fruits boiled in honey. <a href="https://medium.com/@ancient.rome/what-did-the-ancient-romans-eat-d31ad9c4afc5">Read More</a>