The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 2817 — Supplement to Section IX: Fried Vendace with Sour Cream
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 2817 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Rinse 2–3 pounds of very fresh vendace; gut the fish if desired, then dry it. Arrange in a frying pan with heated butter and fry lightly.
Pour over at least 1 glass of sour cream and finish cooking on the stove.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 2817. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.