Spinach Cooked without Water
From True food values and their low costs, 1916
Cooking spinach this way retains its salts and makes it more laxative.
Presented as published in 1916. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
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This recipe was extracted from True food values and their low costs (1916) by William S. Birge, page 29. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
Spinach Cooked without W.ater Fresh spinach, when washed, holds enough water for cooking. Put the spinach in a stewpan and on the fire; cover and cook for ten minutes. Press down and turn over several times during the cooking. At the end of ten minutes turn the spinach into a chopping bowl, and mince rather fine. Return to the stewpan and add the season- ings, allowing for half a peck of spinach two generous tablespoons of butter and a teaspoon of salt
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