The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 721 — Morels, Another Method
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 721 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Finely chop one onion and fry in two spoonfuls of butter. Add two spoonfuls of flour and brown.
Dilute with three glasses of cooking liquid from boiled morels and ½ teaspoon of salt. Boil, then add cooked brains, pepper and a little lemon juice.
Bring once to the boil, add dill and serve.
Historical editorial note: This version depends on the preceding morel-and-brain recipe; its historical instructions are not modern mushroom-safety guidance.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 721. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.