This video is part of a series called "Ancient Recipes with Sola," where the host attempts to recreate historical dishes. In this specific episode, they focus on creating a meal inspired by the Last Supper. The host discusses the historical context, including the potential Passover connection, and mentions Italian archaeologists' research. They demonstrate the preparation of various components, including a bean stew, a roasted lamb leg, a fruit and nut paste called haroset, and an olives and hyssop sauce. The host also notes that the seating arrangement in Leonardo da Vinci's painting differs from historical accuracy. They taste the olives with hyssop sauce and express the intense flavor of hyssop. Finally, they try the roasted lamb and other dishes prepared in the episode.
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1. The show is about recreating ancient recipes.
2. They are attempting to recreate a meal that Jesus and his disciples would have had at the Last Supper, including a bean stew, lamb, olives, hyssop sauce, fruit and nut paste (haroset), unleavened bread, and dates.
3. Italian archaeologists hypothesized that the Last Supper was a Jewish Passover meal, including passover staples like haroset, bitter herbs, and lamb shank.
4. The meal would likely be prepared using Roman-inspired terra cotta and clay pots and cooked in various ways (parboiled, over an open fire, fried in clay pans, or baked in an oven).
5. The seating arrangement for the Last Supper would have followed a precise rule, placing important individuals to the immediate right and left of the main guest.
6. The setting of the Last Supper would have likely involved low couches and food set in platters on the floor, not a large table as depicted in Leonardo da Vinci's painting.
7. The preparation involves roasting a lamb leg with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
8. They also make a fruit and nut paste called haroset using dates, raisins, red wine, and walnuts.
9. A hyssop and olive oil sauce is made to accompany olives.
10. The beans for the stew are soaked and cooked with aromatics, salt, pepper, parsley, and honey.
11. The show recreates historical meals using authentic ingredients and cooking methods.
12. The preparation is depicted in a step-by-step manner with commentary on the process and historical context.
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