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TOMATO ASPIC RECIPE



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Once upon a time, tomato aspics were the brilliant red centerpieces of luncheon buffets. They were peppered with pimiento-stuffed olives or crisp bits of celery, chilled in ring-shaped molds, turned out onto lettuce-lined trays, and filled with the hostess's signature blend of chicken or shrimp salad.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Tomatoes

Time 6h35m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
¼ cup cold water
¼ cup boiling water
4 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon onion, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon celery seeds
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in the boiling water until the gelatin is dissolved.
  • Stir together the tomato juice and next 8 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Pour through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; stir in the lemon juice and gelatin.
  • Pour into a 10-inch ring mold coated with cooking spray or 6 individual molds; chill 6 hours or until set.

TOMATO ASPIC



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Categories     Tomato     Simmer     Boil

Yield makes eight to ten 8-ounces servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pounds tomatoes (about 8), cored and quartered
1 onion, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
4 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, smashed
5 whole cloves
3/4 cup water
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 sprig fresh basil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin

Steps:

  • Lightly grease eight to ten 8-ounce individual molds or custard cups.
  • Place the tomatoes, onion, celery, bay leaves, garlic, and cloves in a large saucepan with 1/2 cup of the water and stir to mix. Bring to a low boil and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and skimming the rising foam as needed. Remove from the heat and strain, discarding the bay leaves and cloves, then pushing the pulp through a sieve to make 4 to 5 cups of juice. Add the lemon zest and juice, sugar, vinegar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
  • Return the juice to the saucepan, bring to a boil, and reduce by about 2 cups, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to a low boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Combine the gelatin with the remaining 1/4 cup water in a large bowl and stir to mix. Pour the hot juice over the gelatin mixture and stir until the gelatin dissolves. Remove the basil and place the pan of juice in the water bath to fully cool, stirring regularly for even coloring and texture.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared molds, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until the aspic sets up and is firm.
  • To unmold the aspics, run a knife around the outside edge of the molds and set in a pan of warm water for 15 to 20 seconds to loosen. Invert onto a plate or platter and serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

TOMATO ASPIC



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A refreshing taste of vegetable juice with crisp chopped celery and onion. Lovely served as a side to my 'Ham Salad for Two,' or any other salad one wants. Makes a lovely colorful touch to a summer evening salad plate.

Provided by Barbara Zavadil

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
¼ cup boiling water
2 cups vegetable juice (such as V-8®)
1 dash Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery

Steps:

  • Fully dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a mixing bowl.
  • Combine vegetable juice, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and cloves in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf and cloves.
  • Stir onion and celery into vegetable juice.
  • Pour vegetable juice mixture over dissolved gelatin; stir gently to blend.
  • Refrigerate until set completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, Sodium 345.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

GRANDMA'S TOMATO ASPIC



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Aspic is French for jelly. Originally it referred to a meat jelly, but there are now many varieties of fruit and vegetable aspics. This is great for picnics, and goes nicely with fried chicken.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Greens

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
3 1/2 cups tomato juice or 3 1/2 cups v 8 vegetable juice
2 tablespoons onion juice
1 2/3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup olive, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped
lettuce, to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let soak for 3 minutes to soften gelatin.
  • In a saucepan, mix together tomato juice, gelatin, onion juice, lemon juice, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil, and stir until gelatin dissolves.
  • Let simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add olives, celery, and pecans, and allow to cool.
  • Pour into individual molds.
  • Refrigerate until firm (about 5 hours) before serving.
  • Serve on a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 602.1, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7, Protein 5.1

TOMATO ASPIC



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Categories     Tomato     Simmer

Yield makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds ripe tomatoes, seeds removed
1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 cup water
6 packets powdered gelatin (1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons)

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, puree the tomatoes and jalapeño until smooth. Line a large bowl with a double layer of cheesecloth. Transfer the puree to the prepared bowl. With kitchen twine, tie the cheesecloth to enclose the tomato puree; tie the bundle to a large wooden spoon. Rest the spoon across the top of a stockpot or deep jar, letting the juices drip into the pot for about 3 hours. Pour the tomato water through a fine chinois or sieve into a bowl. Add salt; stir to combine.
  • Place 1/2 cup cold water in a small heatproof bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the water; set aside 5 minutes to soften. Bring a small saucepan of water to a simmer; place the bowl of gelatin over it. Stir until the gelatin is dissolved; remove the bowl from heat. Stir in some of the tomato water to reduce the temperature, then stir all of the gelatin mixture into the remaining tomato water.

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