The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2475 — Fried Dried Porcini as an Appetizer
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2475 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Wash 12–18 dried porcini mushrooms and boil them in water with bay leaf and pepper. Drain, pat dry with a towel, dip the whole mushrooms into batter No. 2404 and fry in ⅓ glass of oil.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2475. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.