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from Anthimus: On Foods
Ficatum refers to a liver fattened on figs. Athletes in the ancient world used figs as a way of gaining muscle, so it is not surprising that this fruit was fed to animals to help them put on weight.
AFAIK, this recipe comes from Grant and was inserted by original site author (have I not said to buy these author's books? Please do so and support them.... Hopefully, will not get a nasty letter about this)...
Original recipe:
Translation: Cut it up carefully, place on a metal gridiron with broad rods and baste either with olive oil or with fat. It is grilled like this over fione charcoal so tha tit is cooked, and people eat it while still hot, but underdone, with olive oil, salt and chopped coriander sprinkled on top.