The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2236 — Sauerkraut Shchi
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2236 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Cook and strain broth from a pound root vegetables, two onions, two to four dried mushrooms and an herb bouquet.
Squeeze and chop three glasses (one and a half pounds) sauerkraut.
Sauté until tender with a spoonful butter, chopped onion and two spoons flour; pour in stock and simmer until the cabbage softens.
When fully cooked add half a glass sour cream or cream if desired and boil once.
Serve with sour cream, crisp fried buckwheat kasha No. 371 or blini pies Nos. 356–362.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2236. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.