Beef Aspic
Description
Suitable for both special occasions and everyday meals. Here is a step-by-step recipe,
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the meat, place it in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil for about 5 minutes and drain the water.
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Step 2
2. Pour in clean water and add the cleaned vegetables for the broth. After it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and simmer for 4–5 hours.
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Step 3
3. Then carefully remove the vegetables and meat. Let cool.
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Step 4
4. Strain the broth.
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Step 5
5. Add salt and spices to taste to the strained broth and simmer it for another 5 minutes. Then strain it again or skim off any impurities with a slotted spoon.
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Step 6
6. Separate the meat from the bones and mince it.
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Step 7
7. You can also use boiled carrot from the broth.
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Step 8
8. Prepare the greens, peas, corn, olives, or other add-ins you will be using.
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Step 9
9. Arrange the meat with accompaniments on the plates.
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Step 10
10. Carefully pour in the broth. Let it cool slightly on the counter. If fat forms on top, carefully skim it off. Then refrigerate the aspic until fully set. Serve with mustard or horseradish.