Part 4/8:
To prepare a modern rendition of puls punica, we need a selection of ingredients symbolic of ancient Carthaginian fare:
110 grams of emmer wheat (or a similar wheat)
330 grams of fresh cheese (like ricotta)
55 grams of honey
One-third of a whisked egg
First, the emmer is lightly pounded to break the grains, soaked in cold water for several hours, then cooked in water until it resembles oatmeal. After adding fresh cheese and honey, the mix creates a rich, creamy dish that highlights the importance of cheese in the Carthaginian diet.