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Initiating the recipe involves boiling the cabbage until tender before bringing it to a spicy dressing of wine, garum, olive oil, and cumin. While the flavors meld together, it’s worthwhile to explore the cultural significance of cabbage to the Romans.

Cabbage: A revered Staple in Ancient Rome

It’s not an exaggeration to claim that the ancient Greeks and Romans revered cabbage due to its perceived medicinal benefits. Philosopher Diogenes famously stated that a diet of solely cabbage would free one from the obligation to flatter the powerful. This satirical remark opens a window into the greater dialogue surrounding cabbage in ancient thought.