Original Recipe
Moretum
Appendix Vergiliana
Four garlic cloves, celery, rue, coriander, salt grains, and cheese.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup fresh cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
• 2 tablespoons celery leaves, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, finely minced (to substitute for rue )
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Preparation Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and shape into a round.
• Serve with bread or crackers.

Yield:
Makes 1 1/4 cup.

Notes:

• Parsley was substituted for rue due to the fact that rue may cause adverse effects.
• If possible, make the Moretum at least 24 hours in advance, to allow the flavors to blend.
• To mold into a round (or any other shape), line the mold with plastic wrap, then press the cheese into it, cover with more wrap, and chill.
• It will last at least two weeks in the refrigerator.