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Garum, the ketchup of the ancient world, folks! Romans loved it! Here's how they made it: take some fish guts, salt 'em heavily, and then leave 'em to ferment in the sun for months. Yup, months! The liquid that came out was the garum, a salty, fishy sauce used to season a whole bunch of dishes. We think it's gross, but to them, it was the ultimate umami bomb. Want to make a modern version?
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Garum was such a staple that there are ruins of enormous garum factories in Roman territories around the Mediterranean. It was a massive industry. Historically, it wasn't just fish guts but whole small fish, and they also added herbs. What I find interesting is that similar fish sauces are found in cultures across the world, from Asia to Europe, just goes to show how universal the love for that umami flavor is.
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Ancient Romans using garum is such a fascinating tidbit of culinary history! They even used it in desserts which is wild to think about. There were different grades of garum too, with the best stuff reserved for the upper class. It's said that the finest garum came from Spain, specifically Cartagena. Sometimes they flavored it with wine, and herbs like oregano or dill, turning it into a sort of gourmet sauce!