Lazy Aspic
Description
Lazy aspic is easy to make from chicken thighs. There will be plenty of meat, and the broth will set beautifully. Chicken cooks much faster than pork and beef, so if you don't have time to make classic aspic, use this recipe. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. For lazy aspic, use chicken on the bone—such as thighs, drumsticks, or wings. Broth made from meat with bone will set well in the refrigerator.
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Step 2
Rinse the chicken thighs, place them in a pot, and cover with water.
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Step 3
Bring to a boil, add salt, and simmer the drumsticks for 40 minutes at a gentle boil, partially covering the pot with a lid.
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Step 4
Add black peppercorns and a bay leaf for aroma.
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Step 5
Next, add the peeled carrots and well-washed onions with their skins to the pot. The skins will give the broth a beautiful color. Cook the meat with the vegetables for another 20 minutes.
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Step 6
Then strain the broth and separate the meat from the skin and bones.
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Step 7
Place pieces of chicken and cooked carrot in suitable molds or containers.
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Step 8
Pour broth over the meat, let it cool on the counter, then refrigerate for 1 hour. The aspic will set completely.
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Step 9
Done. Serve with herbs.