The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 646 — Shallots
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 646 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Peel the shallots, putting them immediately into cold water.
Add them to roast mutton or beef so that they stew in the meat juices.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 646. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.