The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3979 — Preserving Young Beet Greens
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3979 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Clean and wash young beet greens and pack in a small tub, sprinkling lightly with salt.
Cover with white bread kvass and put in a cold place.
Historical editorial note: The historic spontaneous fermentation requires modern acidity and temperature controls.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3979. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.