The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1608 — Rice with Cranberry Drink
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1608 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cook one and a half glasses, about three quarters of a Russian pound, of rice tied in cloth so it stays fluffy.
Mix in ten to twenty pounded sweet almonds and five bitter almonds mixed with sugar.
Serve with thick raw cranberry drink: sieve half a Russian pound cranberries and mix with one glass fine sugar.
Historical editorial note: The raw fruit mixture requires hygienic handling. Unprocessed bitter almonds are potentially toxic.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1608. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.