The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3945 — Soy from Dried Porcini
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3945 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Wash dried porcini and cook in a small quantity of water.
Use the cooked mushrooms in a dish and reduce the remaining broth.
Bottle the concentrate and use small amounts to flavour foods, adding cayenne pepper if desired.
Historical editorial note: Mushroom broth is perishable; the historic bottling method does not establish a safe storage time.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3945. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.