The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 1787 — Firm Millet Porridge
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1787 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Wash one and a half Russian pounds, about two and an eighth glasses, millet in several changes of hot water.
Drain, transfer to a pot and prepare in the same way as firm buckwheat porridge No. 1761.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 1787. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.