The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1400 — Pie with Firm Buckwheat Kasha
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1400 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
On the preceding day cook firm buckwheat kasha from one Russian pound, about 2⅛ glasses, of groats.
Add ¼ Russian pound of butter and three or four chopped hard-boiled eggs.
If desired add several dozen cleaned small Baltic herrings or three or four boiled, chopped mushrooms and green onion.
Use to fill a large pie. For small pies half the proportion is sufficient.
To provide
1 pound or 2⅛ glasses groats ⅓ glass vegetable oil or ¼ pound Butter and 3–4 eggs | 4 dried mushrooms and parsley Optional 20 small Baltic herring Pastry separately |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1400. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.