The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2627 — Cold Rice with Oranges
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2627 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Boil 1 glass of rice so the grains remain separate. Dissolve ⅓ glass of sugar in ⅔ glass of water and mix with the rice.
Remove the zest from 1½ oranges, shred it finely and place in a saucepan with 4–8 cloves, ¾ glass of water and another ⅓ glass of sugar. Boil into a syrup and let cool.
Remove the white pith from the remaining oranges, separate the flesh into small segments and remove the seeds. Arrange with the rice on a dish and pour over the cooled orange syrup.
To provide
1 glass of rice and ⅔ glass of sugar. | 2–3 oranges and 4–8 cloves. |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2627. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.