The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 508 — Green Beans, Third Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 508 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Prepare green beans according to the general note. For six glasses of boiling water add two full teaspoons of salt, one teaspoon of baking soda and one onion.
Cook the beans, drain, rinse with cold water, and allow to drain again. Transfer to a stoneware saucepan, add one spoonful of butter and heat thoroughly.
Season to taste with sugar, pepper, parsley, marjoram, Pfefferkraut (savory) or nutmeg. Serve alongside beef cutlets, boiled beef or other dishes.
To provide
1½ Russian pounds of green beans 1 onion 2 teaspoons of salt | 1 teaspoon of baking soda Pepper, Pfefferkraut (savory) and other seasonings |
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 508. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.