MY KHOLODETS (FISH ASPIC)

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This is a cold dish, jellied fish. It is my version of a Ukrainian dish that is usually made with meat. It is really good served with horseradish sauce. I used Tilapia but any whitefish will work. Cook time is chill time.

Provided by kate09

Categories     Tilapia

Time 6h30m

Yield 1 kholodets, 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces tilapia fillets (1 fillet)
3 cups vegetable broth or 3 vegetable bouillon cubes dissolved in water
1/2 cup carrot, slices (approximately 1 large carrot)
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin (2 packets)
3 slices lemons
1 leek, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook tilapia in microwave just until it is just done. Do not overcook or it will fall apart.
  • Bring 3 cups water to a boil and add the bouillon cubes. Stir to dissolve. Add Worcestershire sauce, pepper, garlic powder, and sugar.
  • Add the carrots and mushrooms. Cook until done.
  • Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Use a cheese cloth or towel to strain the bouillon.
  • Dissolve the gelatin packets in the bouillon.
  • Pour 1 cup of bouillon into a rectangular dish and put into the refrigerator until it is semi-set.
  • Cut tilapia into pieces and arrange on top of the gelatin. Arrange mushrooms and carrot pieces around the fish. Pour the rest of the bouillon over.
  • Decorate with lemon slices and leek.
  • Place in refrigerator a few hours until it is set. Serve with horseradish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.6, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 871.8, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 13.6

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