It is difficult to say exactly how and when kholodets appeared. According to one version, it was accidentally invented by northern nomads. They noticed that broth left in the cold hardened, and hardened broth was easier to take with you on the road. This is what warriors, merchants and travelers did later: they took kholodets with them and heated it up if they needed to warm up.
Step 1

Mix the giblets and fillet, add salt, spices, gelatin, stir and transfer to the mold.
Step 2

Pour water into a large saucepan and place the mold there (make sure no water gets in). Cook the aspic for 2 hours, adding water to the pan as it boils away.
Step 3

Place the aspic in the refrigerator until completely set, then cut and serve.