Chinese celery is probably a decent sub for the lovage, its much more flavorful than the watery US stuff. Available at Chinese markets. The leaves are also part

Chinese celery is probably a decent sub for the lovage, its much more flavorful than the watery US stuff. Available at Chinese markets. The leaves are also particularly flavorful and could work. Probably not exactly the same. Maybe mix with parsley. The author substituted diced dandelion greens for the rue. I find it pretty amazing that other than the toxic ingredients most of the foods and spices from 2000 years ago are the same I have in my cabinet. Probably taste similiar enough. I bet freshness matters more than whatever changes occurred. It was striking how different fresh coriander seeds from cilantro plants in my backyard tasted compared to the dry stuff at the store.