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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
3 medium-sized vegetable marrows, egg and bread crumbs, hot lard.
👨🍳 Method
Peel, and boil the marrows until tender in salt and water; then drain them and cut them in quarters, and take out the seeds. When thoroughly drained, brush the marrows over with egg, and sprinkle with bread crumbs; have ready some hot lard, fry the marrow in this, and, when of a nice brown, dish; sprinkle over a little salt and pepper, and serve.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried Mrs. Beeton's Fried Vegetable Marrow this week, and it was a delightful trip back in time for a weeknight dinner. I expected a bland vegetable dish, but I was surprised by the crispy, golden exterior the breadcrumbs created. The hot lard really made them sing, and the marrows inside were tender and mild, a pleasant contrast to the crunch. The whole process took a bit longer than I expected, but that's because I had to boil the marrows first. Once they were cooked, the frying process was quick. I found this dish to be a great option for a comfort-seeker looking for a nostalgic, hearty meal. The simplicity of the ingredients and the method made it a satisfying end to a long day. Next time, I might experiment with a bit of garlic or herbs in the breadcrumbs for an extra kick. But as is, this recipe is a charming blast from the past that's worth trying.
