Ancient Recipes Still Cooked Exactly The Same Today
BY: PRAGATI UPADHYAY
Some dishes have survived for centuries, still made almost exactly like their ancient origins. Let’s travel through kitchens of the past that live on today.
Tastes That Time Didn’t Change
Ancient Egyptians baked flatbreads over hot stones. Today’s pita and baladi bread are nearly identical to those eaten thousands of years ago.
Egyptian Flatbread
Romans loved garum, a fermented fish sauce. Southeast Asia’s fish sauces still echo the same salty, tangy tradition.
Roman Garum Sauce
A humble staple of ancient Greece, lentil soup was made with onions and olive oil—just like recipes found in Greek kitchens today.
Greek Lentil Soup
Lentils stewed with spices have been cooked in India for over 2,000 years. Today, dal remains a daily comfort food across the country.
Indian Dal
Dating back to the Han Dynasty, dumplings were first made to ward off the cold. They’re still prepared the same way during Lunar New Year.
Chinese Dumplings
These recipes prove food connects us to history. When you bite into bread, soup, or dumplings, you’re sharing the same flavors as people centuries ago.