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One intriguing ingredient culturally linked to the dish is moretum, a type of spreadable cheese that the Romans likely enjoyed on their flatbread. To recreate this dish, the show's host considers a recipe that comes from a poem traditionally attributed to the Roman poet Virgil. This poem outlines various steps for preparing moretum, which includes ingredients like garlic, parsley, and olive oil, combined into a flavorful spread.
The poem references the blending of diverse colors, a phrase that reflects multicultural unity. Interestingly, this led to the Latin motto “E pluribus unum,” conveying a similar sentiment of coming together for a collective purpose.