By Shireen Jamooji
Ancient Rome is well known for its revelry and indulgence. Their food reflected the lavish lifestyles of the empire at its peak, with a host of strange delicacies. Here are a few Roman dishes that might surprise you.
A pungent sauce made from fermented fish guts and blood, considered a delicacy.
Eaten exclusively by the rich, peacock meat was prized almost as much as their feathers.
Roasted or stuffed with spices, these small rodents were consumed as a luxurious treat snack.
A popular Roman drink made by mixing water with vinegar, often flavored with herbs or spices, this was a popular hydration drink among the lower classes and soldiers.
A refreshing dish made from jellyfish mixed with vegetables and a vinegar-based dressing.
Mixing sea urchin eggs with eggs to create a unique and tangy dish.
These imported birds were another treasured find at Roman tables. Though the meat was a bit tough for their standards, the eggs were highly valued.