Beef aspic

Cookinero 11 Mar 2025

Kholodets is a dish of chilled meat broth and pieces of meat, which is usually prepared in winter and served at Christmas. This dish is traditional for a number of Slavic cuisines, such as Russian or Ukrainian. There are also a number of national variations of this dish in other countries of the world - Germany, Poland, Latvia.

How to cook Beef aspic

Step 1

Beef aspic

Place the meat, vegetables, herbs, salt to taste, bay leaf and pepper in a large saucepan.

Step 2

Beef aspic

Pour two to three liters of water over the ingredients in a ratio of 3 to 1. Cook the broth for 2 hours.

Step 3

Beef aspic

Carefully drain the broth into a separate container. Separate the meat from the vegetables.

Step 4

Beef aspic

Dissolve gelatin in the warm broth.

Step 5

Beef aspic

Cut the meat and place it in a dish.

Step 6

Beef aspic

Pour the broth over the meat.

Step 7

Beef aspic

Place the jellied meat in the refrigerator for an hour.

Step 8

Beef aspic

Serve the beef aspic with mustard and horseradish. Enjoy!

Beef aspic - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes! Chicken works well for aspic. Use bone-in pieces like thighs or legs for a richer broth, and adjust cooking time to 1.5 hours.
Properly covered, beef aspic lasts 3–4 days in the fridge. Ensure it’s kept cold at all times to maintain texture and safety.
Absolutely. Replace beef with mushrooms or lentils for umami, use vegetable broth, and agar-agar instead of gelatin for setting.
This usually means insufficient gelatin. Ensure you’re using the correct ratio (1 packet per 2 cups broth) and fully dissolve it in warm (not boiling) liquid.
Freezing isn’t recommended, as gelatin can weep and turn spongy upon thawing. For best texture, enjoy freshly chilled.
Try layered terrines with herbs or pickled vegetables, or serve in individual ramekins with crusty bread and cornichons for a stylish appetizer.
Yes! Aspic is naturally low-carb. Skip starchy vegetables (like carrots) and serve with keto-approved condiments like sugar-free mustard.

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