The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2677 — Millet Porridge with Prunes or Almond Milk
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2677 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Wash 2 glasses of millet in three changes of hot water, cover with 3 bottles of water and cook until tender. Season with salt and serve with walnut or another oil separately.
Alternatively, cook the millet with ¼ pound of prunes. Another version begins with only 1½ bottles of water; once it has evaporated, pour in 4½ glasses of almond milk, boil briefly and serve with sugar.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2677. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.