Carp in Aspic
Ingredients:
1 carp
3 red bell peppers
3 tomatoes
2 onions
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 More Specij Gelatin Aspic (Kholodets) Seasoning
Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Clean the carp, remove the insides and bones, and cut into two fillets. Rinse thoroughly under cold water.
- In a large pot, add the carp head, bones, and caviar along with coarsely chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, and 1.5 litres of water. Cook uncovered for 1 hour over medium heat, allowing the liquid to reduce by one-third.
- Strain the broth, add salt, and dissolve the seasoning for jelly in half a cup of boiling water, then mix it into the broth.
- Strain the seasoned broth again and pour it over the carp fillets in a deep container. Cook over moderate heat for 20 minutes.
- Hard-boil the eggs, then peel and slice them.
- Once the fish has cooled, garnish it with the egg slices and bell pepper that were cooked in the broth.
- To clarify the broth, whisk 2 egg whites with water (1/8 cup) and slowly pour them into the broth, stirring constantly. Bring the broth to a boil and remove from heat.
- Pour the clarified broth over the fish and refrigerate for 6-8 hours until the jelly sets completely.
- Serve cold.