aspic Recipes
4 delicious aspic recipes from around the world
Holodets (Russian Meat Jelly)
A traditional Russian winter celebration dish, Holodets is a savory meat jelly made from slow-cooked pork and beef, infused with aromatics, and set into a firm, flavorful aspic. It's a testament to slow cooking and the natural gelatin released from the bones and connective tissues.
Jellied Eels
A classic East End London delicacy, jellied eels are a traditional dish featuring tender eel pieces suspended in a savory, naturally gelatinous aspic. Often served with traditional pie and mash.
Karp w Galarecie (Carp in Aspic)
A traditional Polish Christmas Eve (Wigilia) delicacy, this dish features tender carp poached and set in a crystal-clear, flavorful aspic, often garnished with decorative elements.
Kholodets (Russian Meat Jelly)
Kholodets, a savory meat jelly or aspic, is a traditional Russian delicacy often served as a centerpiece on New Year's Eve tables. It relies on the natural gelatin from slow-cooked bones and meat to set, creating a rich, flavorful, and satisfying dish.