The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1224 — Breakfast Toasts with Herring and Caper-Yolk Spread
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1224 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Mash two spoonfuls of olive oil, one teaspoon of Sarepta mustard and six hard-boiled yolks.
Add herring milt finely chopped with one teaspoon of capers. Spread over white-bread toasts fried in butter.
Top with cleaned, soaked herring cut into small diagonal pieces and warm in the oven for about five minutes.
The same toasts may be prepared with sardines.
To provide
3 herrings and 2 spoonfuls of olive oil 1 teaspoon Sarepta mustard and 6 eggs | 1½ French bread rolls and 1 spoonful of capers 1½ spoonfuls of butter |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1224. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.