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Chestnut Roulettes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

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Chestnut Roulettes

The original 1910 method for Chestnut Roulettes, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

DinnerVegetarianSkilletPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep15 min
Est. cook15 min
Est. serves2
Total30 min
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Source ingredient cues

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  • 1 cup chestnut purée
  • 2 eggs
  • Few drops onion juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Few grains paprika

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Mix ingredients in order given, cook two minutes, and cool. Shape a little larger than French chestnuts, dip in crumbs, egg, and crumbs again. Fry in deep fat, and drain on brown paper.

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