Braised Turnips
from March/April 1988 print edition of Saudi Aramco World

YBC 4644 #25

Meat is not needed. Boil water. Throw fat in. [Add] onion, dorsal thorn [name of unknown plant used as seasoning], coriander, cumin and kanašû [a legume]. Squeeze leek and garlic and spread [juice] on dish. Add onion and mint.

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YBC 4644 #25

Garden Turnips Broth. Meat is not used. Prepare water; add fat [ ]; onion; arugula; coriander and cake crumbs (?), bound with blood; add mashed leeks and garlic [ ] (?).

Note: There are two accepted meanings for laptu – either turnip as Bottero chose or roasted barley – depending upon the context.