Holodets (Russian Aspic)
Holodets is a traditional Russian savory aspic, often prepared for holidays. It features tender meat encased in a clear, flavorful gelatin made from rich meat broth. This recipe uses pork, providing a satisfying and unique appetizer.
Forkinによるオリジナルレシピ
- 合計時間
- 10 時間 30 分
- 人数
- 6
- 難易度
- 難しい
下ごしらえ
材料
材料
- 1.5 個pork hock, split
- 0.5 kgpork shoulder, with bone
- 3 lwater
- 1 個yellow onion, peeled, whole
- 1 個carrot, peeled, whole
- 2 個bay leaf
- 10 個black peppercorn
- 1 小さじsalt
- 4 片garlic, minced
garnish
- 2 大さじparsley, fresh, chopped
調理器具
serving molds · slotted spoon · fine-mesh sieve · large pot
作り方
手順
- 1
Rinse the pork hock and pork shoulder thoroughly under cold water.
約5 分
- 2
Place the pork hock and pork shoulder in a large pot and cover with water.
- 3
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
約15 分
調理のヒント: Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during boiling.
- 4
Add the yellow onion, carrot, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and salt to the pot.
- 5
Simmer gently, partially covered, for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is very tender and easily falls off the bone.
約3 時間 30 分
調理のヒント: Ensure the liquid barely bubbles to keep the broth clear.
- 6
Remove the meat and vegetables from the pot using a slotted spoon and set aside to cool.
約10 分
- 7
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bowl.
約5 分
調理のヒント: This step is crucial for a clear aspic.
- 8
Discard the spent vegetables and bones.
- 9
Once the meat is cool enough to handle, shred it into small pieces, discarding any skin, fat, or gristle.
約15 分
- 10
Stir the minced garlic into the warm, strained broth.
- 11
Distribute the shredded meat evenly into serving molds or a large shallow dish.
約5 分
- 12
Carefully pour the broth over the meat, ensuring all pieces are submerged.
約5 分
- 13
Allow the holodets to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until fully set.
約6 時間
- 14
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
おいしく保存
Store holodets tightly covered in the refrigerator.
This dish is traditionally eaten cold.