Jellied Hake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Aspic is a festive dish, although there's nothing complicated about preparing it, and it doesn't actually require that much time. If for some reason you can't buy sturgeon, beluga, or halibut, then make aspic from hake. It's also very tasty and healthy. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making hake aspic.
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Step 2
Peel and wash the carrot and onion. Wash the parsley. Place these ingredients in a saucepan.
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Step 3
Pour water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook the vegetables for 15-20 minutes.
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Step 4
Clean the hake, gut it, and wash it inside and out. Add it to a pot with vegetable stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 5
Add black peppercorns and a bay leaf.
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Step 6
Simmer the hake over the lowest possible heat with the lid slightly ajar for 15 minutes.
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Step 7
Place the boiled fish on a plate and strain the broth.
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Step 8
Cut the hake into small pieces, removing the bones and skin. Place in an aspic mold.
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Step 9
Pour the gelatin with a small amount of cold boiled water and let it swell for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a saucepan with hot fish stock. Stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Then pour this stock over the hake.
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Step 10
Garnish the aspic and refrigerate until completely set.
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Step 11
The hake aspic is ready. Serve with horseradish, mustard, and sauces.