The Ranger > wrote:

> Victor Sack > wrote
> > > >
> > > > That is how Beef Stroganoff (real one, of course) has
> > > > always been served in Russia, or with such alternatives
> > > > as shoestring potatoes, potato straws, potato croquettes,
> > > > or boiled and then roasted potatoes.
> > > >
> > > Not over gnocchi or pirogi?
> > >
> > No, never, I do tell you! Ever! Nor over latkes (oladyi), either!
> > Never, ever!
>
> Okay; latkes and pirogi was a stretch but I would think gnocchi (or whatever
> they are called in "Russian") could be substituted for boiled-then-roasted
> or even fried potatoes. I'm not saying it's any less shocking than the
> Galloping Gourmet serving it over fries but...

The first published recipe for Beef Stroganoff (1861) did not specify
any accompaniments or side dishes. Later recipes, from cookbooks aimed
at professionals (Beef Stroganoff has always been primarily a restaurant
dish in Russia), nearly always specified deep-fried potatoes, potato
croquettes or boiled and then roasted potatoes. The same cookbooks
listed chips (french-fried potatoes) and potato straws under "deep-fried
potatoes". So, this is quasi official, but of course no one needs to
follow any such recommendations at one's own home.

Happy New Year!

Victor