Dan Abel > wrote:

> I was astonished, one day, to see the Galloping Gourmet serve his
> stroganoff over french fries!

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.

Victor

On Dec 29, 3:40*pm, (Victor Sack) wrote:
> Dan Abel > wrote:
> > I was astonished, one day, to see the Galloping Gourmet serve his
> > stroganoff over french fries!
>
> 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?

The Ranger

The Ranger > wrote:

> On Dec 29, 3:40*pm, (Victor Sack) wrote:
> > Dan Abel > wrote:
> > > I was astonished, one day, to see the Galloping Gourmet serve his
> > > stroganoff over french fries!
> >
> > 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!

Victor

Victor Sack > wrote in message
...
> The Ranger > wrote:
> > On Dec 29, 3:40 pm, (Victor Sack) wrote:
> > > Dan Abel > wrote:
> > > > I was astonished, one day, to see the Galloping Gourmet serve his
> > > > stroganoff over french fries!
> > >
> > > 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 Ranger

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

Victor Sack > wrote in message
.. .
[snip usual backing of information]

Thank you; as usual you assist in expanding my knowledge of food and
cooking.

> So, this is quasi official, but of course no one needs to
> follow any such recommendations at one's own home.

Who are you and what have you done with Victor Sack?!

> Happy New Year!

Thank you sir; backatchya ten-fold.

The Ranger