Delicious Aspic

Ingredients

• Rooster 5 lbs
• Onion 1 head
• Salt to taste
• Bay leaf 3 pieces
• Allspice berries 5 pieces
• Green peppercorns 5 pieces

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Thoroughly wash the rooster under running water. Remove any excess parts. Cut into pieces for easy placement in the pot.

Step 3

Place the meat in a pot and cover with water.

Step 4

Put the pot with meat on the stove.

Step 5

Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil. Boil the meat for about 7–10 minutes over medium heat.

Step 6

Drain the first broth and wash the meat well under running water.

Step 7

Place the meat back in the pot, cover with water. Use approximately 1 liter of water for every 1 kg of meat.

Step 8

Add 1 large onion, 3 bay leaves, 5 allspice berries, and 5 black peppercorns to the pot with the meat, and salt to taste. Cover the pot with a lid, bring to a boil, and skim off any foam if necessary. Reduce the heat to the minimum to let the meat simmer in the broth. Cook for about 5–6 hours.

Step 9

Carefully transfer the cooked meat to a container using a slotted spoon to cool slightly.

Step 10

Strain the broth through a sieve.

Step 11

Once cooled, separate the meat from the bones, remove any excess parts, and shred or cut into convenient pieces.

Step 12

Place the prepared meat at the bottom of a mold. You can also use baking molds, adding herbs or berries at the bottom, lining the mold with plastic wrap (smooth the wrap as much as possible) for easy removal of the finished aspic onto a plate.

Step 13

Pour hot broth over the meat. Let it cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 8–9 hours to set.

Step 14

Unmold the aspic just before serving.