
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Turn the fish occasionally during the 6-hour marinating period. Fry or rather boil in very hot fat. Make a smooth sauce by gradually adding half the marinade to the beaten egg yolks and mustard.
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Take one slice of sturgeon two inches thick; let it stand in hot water five minutes
Drain, put it in a bowl and add a gill of vinegar, two tablespoonfuls of melted butter, half a teaspoonful of salt, a salt-spoonful of black pepper and the juice of half a lemon
Let it stand six hours, turning it occasionally
Drain and dry on a napkin
Dip it in egg; roll in bread crumbs and fry, or rather boil, in very hot fat
Beat up the yolks of two raw eggs, add a teaspoonful of French mustard, and by degrees, half of the marinade, to make a smooth sauce, which serve with the fish
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The hot water soak briefly firms the sturgeon's dense flesh and helps remove any fishy odors. The acidic marinade (vinegar and lemon juice) denatures surface proteins, creating a barrier that helps the fish retain moisture during high-heat cooking while adding flavor through osmosis. The bread crumb coating creates a protective crust that browns through the Maillard reaction and prevents the delicate interior from overcooking, while the egg acts as a protein-based adhesive between fish and coating.
The sturgeon can be marinated up to 8 hours in advance; keep refrigerated and turn every 2 hours. The bread crumbs can be prepared and the fish breaded up to 2 hours ahead; refrigerate uncovered on a wire rack to help the coating set and dry.
This dish is best served immediately after frying. Leftover cooked sturgeon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but the breading will lose its crispness. Reheat gently in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes. Do not store the raw egg yolk sauce; prepare fresh for each serving due to food safety concerns.
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The sturgeon can be marinated up to 8 hours in advance; keep refrigerated and turn every 2 hours. The bread crumbs can be prepared and the fish breaded up to 2 hours ahead; refrigerate uncovered on a wire rack to help the coating set and dry.
This dish is best served immediately after frying. Leftover cooked sturgeon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but the breading will lose its crispness. Reheat gently in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes. Do not store the raw egg yolk sauce; prepare fresh for each serving due to food safety concerns.
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