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The Ancient Dish: Tuh'u
The recipe for Tuh'u stands as a fascinating link to our culinary past, rooted in one of the oldest known writings on food. Unearthed from the ancient cuneiform inscriptions on the 4,000-year-old Yale Babylonian tablets, Tuh'u offers a glimpse into the dining practices of ancient Babylon.
A Glimpse Into History
The Tuh'u recipe, while one of the earliest, presents challenges in its interpretation. The tablets, though containing embellished notes regarding preparation, are incomplete. Certain ingredients and procedures remain untranslated or ambiguous, creating a puzzle for modern enthusiasts and historians alike.
The essence of the recipe can be distilled into foundational elements:
- The use of lamb leg meat as the primary protein.