The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2545 — Fried or Baked Sterlet
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2545 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
The printed reference for fried or baked sterlet is recipe No. 2446. Serve with a marinated salad.
Historical editorial note: Recipe No. 2446 is a stuffed-turnip dish in this edition, so the cross-reference appears erroneous; it is retained as printed.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2545. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.