The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 618 — Potatoes in Milk Sauce, Another Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 618 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Fry half a finely chopped onion in ½ spoonful of butter. Stir in ½ spoonful of flour and dilute with 1½ glasses of milk.
Stir, boil and strain. Add cooked, peeled, sliced potatoes and salt; mix, cover and bring to the boil.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and dill before serving.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 618. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.