The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2235 — Green Shchi from Young Cabbage Seedlings
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2235 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cook and strain stock from a pound soup roots, two onions and an herb bouquet.
Trim two pounds young cabbage seedlings, wash, stack several leaves and shred finely.
Scald in salted boiling water under cover for fifteen minutes, drain, squeeze and add to boiling root stock.
Fry a spoonful flour in a spoonful butter, dilute with broth, bring to a boil, add to shchi and boil once. Serve with sour cream.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2235. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.