The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1695 — Pelmeni with Mushrooms and Ham
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1695 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Wash dried mushrooms and boil until tender. Chop finely and fry with one onion in a spoonful butter.
Season with pepper and mix with a pound finely chopped smoked ham.
Fill dumplings, cook as in No. 1691 and pour hot butter over when serving.
To provide
¼ pound dried mushrooms 1 onion and 1 spoonful butter 1 pound smoked ham | For dough: 3 full glasses flour, about 1 pound, and 2 eggs 2–3 spoonfuls butter |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1695. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.