How to cook APHRODISIAC NUT BALLS
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3m 12s
Named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, aphrodisiacs are said to increase libido, potency, and sexual pleasure.
Who hasn’t heard that chocolates, strawberries and oysters can have such a powerful effect? Historically, aphrodisiacs have included even quirkier edibles – including the toxic Spanish fly, ground rhinoceros and rare plant extracts.
Inspired by the British Museum collection and a 15th century publication known as The Perfumed Garden of Sensual Delight, Food Historian Tasha Marks has invented an aphrodisiac that you can make at home to delight your loved ones.
The recipe requires: 110g pine nuts, 150g ground almonds, a few teaspoons of fig jam and caster sugar to finish (and ambergris sugar if you’re fancy).
Cast: Tasha Marks (Historian)
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