The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2473 — Fried Mushrooms
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2473 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Clean and wash a heaped plate of porcini, red-capped mushrooms and other mushrooms. Halve or quarter them, coat in flour and fry in ⅓ glass of oil with 1 finely chopped onion. Season with salt and black pepper, sprinkle with green dill and serve separately or with potato cutlets No. 2459.
Historical editorial note: The recipe names several kinds of wild mushrooms. The source is a historical record, not a guide to identifying edible fungi.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2473. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.