KUNSTBUCH VON MANCHERLEY ESSEN - (1598)
Originally Published November 27, 2021
UPDATE: The original event this receipt was researched for did not come to pass due to covid. However, I was able to use this at the Vigil feast.
I'm still working on rounding out the first course. I feel that it needs an onion element, something sweet and sour to serve as an alternative to or in addition to the mustard sauce for the sausages and neat's tongue. It could even serve as an additional topping for the cheese sop if wanted, and I came across this receipt from a book written in 1598, that creates a kind of onion relish. I have done something similar for another 12th Night feast that was served with roasted chicken called "A Pickle for the Mallard". It was lovely, and I'm looking forward to creating its German equivalent.
Original Recipe
6. Item / man bradet Zwybeln in Bradfeift / machtſie abmit groſſem Roſin /Pfeffer und Eſsig / gibts über die Braten / beſtreretſiedannmit Pfefe fer und Eſsig und gibt ſie zumdiſch. Interpretation
6. Item / you fry onions in butter /made with great raisins / pepper and vinegar / serve over the roast / then sprinkle them with pepper and vinegar and add them to the top. Ingredients
1 large or 2 medium onions chopped
2 tbsp. oil or lard
½ cup white wine
¼ tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup (or to taste) raisins
Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a small pot.
2. Add the onions and cook until they are lightly browned.
3. Add the remainder of the ingredients and bring to boil.
4. Lower to simmer and allow to cook until sauce has reduced a bit. Keep warm until ready to serve.
NOTE: The instructions say to keep warm, but this tastes better when it is served cold. If you are planning on serving cold, or at room temperature, be sure to use an oil that will not solidify.
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Sources:
Rontzier, F. d. (1598). Kunstbuch Von mancherley Essen, Gesotten, Gebraten, Posteten, von Hirschen, Vogelen, Wildtprat, vnd andern Schawessen, so auff Fürstlichen, vnd andern Pancketen zuzurichten gehörich .... (n.p.): In der Fürstlichen Druckerey.