The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2497 — Baked Tench with Capers and Lemon
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2497 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare as for bream in recipe No. 1163, replacing the ordinary butter or fat with ½ glass of mustard oil. Use sauce No. 405 for serving.
Historical editorial note: The source refers to sauce No. 405. This historical cross-reference is retained without assuming a replacement number.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2497. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.