The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 4041 — Transporting Live Carp in Summer
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 4041 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
For carp, the source recommends placing a piece of white bread soaked in French wine under the gills.
Otherwise use the summer live-fish transport method of recipe No. 4040.
Historical editorial note: Putting alcohol-soaked bread near fish gills is unsafe for live animals; modern transport requires aerated water and species-appropriate conditions.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 4041. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.