The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1561 — Calf's Brain Pudding
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1561 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Take the brains from one ox head or two calf's heads and soak in cold water for two or three hours, changing the water often.
Continue as described in No. 900; this entry contains no additional individual cooking instructions.
Historical editorial note: Brains and other offal require modern inspection, refrigeration and thorough cooking. The historic long soak is not food-safety guidance.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1561. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.