The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1210 — Fried Gudgeons on Skewers
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1210 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Clean and eviscerate gudgeons. Thread several fish onto each wooden skewer in a ring shape.
Salt, coat in flour, then beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
About fifteen minutes before serving fry on both sides in hot butter.
Arrange in a circle on a platter, remove the skewers and fill the centre with fried parsley No. 296.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1210. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.