Fake roast venison: Rechproten in der vasten – a sweet medieval Lenten dish from 15th cent. Germany
Being a good “Christenmensch” and still wanting to show off your wealth? This is how it worked in the Middle Ages: "Rechproten in der vasten" is a recipe for fake roast venison. Basically a sweet, vegan Lenten dish from dried fruits, spices, wine and rolls - expensive ingredients at this time. It's a recipe from the first printed German-language cookbook "Kuchemeysterey" from 1485. If you want to learn more about this and to read the original recipe and my interpretion of it, have a look at my Foodblog "Theophanu's Cauldron. There is also a version in German language to be found on my German Foodblog "Der magische Kessel" https://www.theophanus-cauldron.net/rechproten-in-der-vasten/ https://www.theophanus-cauldron.net/rechproten-in-der-vasten/ The idea to this dish came via the monthly #Kochkränzchen Challenge from @kochkulturmuseum8264 - it was a lot of work but I really had fun wish this Lenten dish. Music by Melodigne M from Pixabay
Hey, psssst! Does anyone care for some... fake roast venison? It's medieval! And super, super sweet! Aaand it is fancy - it brings it's own BLING! (I mean gilded almonds! Whoa!) Also: Have a good laugh at my fail. 😅
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