The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2310 — Borscht with Fried Beets
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2310 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Peel and shred five large beets, heat a pan with sunflower or mustard oil and fry beets moistened with three spoons vinegar.
Stir in a spoonful flour and sauté, adding small amounts strained root stock until beets are almost tender.
Transfer to the strained broth and cook through. Serve with greens and two or three shredded mushrooms.
To provide
5 large beets 3 spoons vinegar 1–2 spoons oil 2 carrots and 2 onions | ½ parsley and ½ celery root ½ leek, bay leaf and allspice Greens 2–3 mushrooms and a spoonful flour |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2310. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.