The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3592 — Poppy-Seed Oil
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3592 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
The source describes this oil as made from white poppy seeds, with a colour like Provençal olive oil.
The historical price is about 40 kopecks per pound. The author uses it for frying fish and dressing meatless soups and sauces.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3592. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.