Here are 10 of the most interesting ancient foods, including one that could kill you if you’re one of the rare people whose body lacks a particular enzyme. 10 MaccuWhat might be Hannibal Lecter’s favorite meal on this list, maccu is an ancient Roman dish made primarily from crushed fava beans. 9 MoretumStaying in ancient Rome, moretum was a kind of cheese spread that Roman peasants used on the various breads which they ate. “Black soup” (melas zomos) was a traditional soup or broth eaten by soldiers in the army. 2 PapadzulesA pre-Columbian enchilada of sorts, papadzules is a traditional dish from the Yucatan Peninsula.