Description
Savoury jelly dish
Technical
Aspic or meat jelly is a savoury gelatin made with a meat stock or broth, set in a mold to encase other ingredients. These often include pieces of meat, seafood, vegetable, or eggs. Aspic is also sometimes referred to as aspic gelée or aspic jelly. In its simplest form, aspic is essentially a gelatinous version of conventional soup.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
meatyumami-richsavoryslightly metallicearthy
Wine Analogy
Like a full-bodied Burgundy wine with meaty tertiary aromas
Coffee Analogy
Similar to the mouthfeel of cold brew coffee with its viscous texture
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the animalic base notes in musk-based fragrances
Culinary Applications
KholodetsRussianTraditional holiday dish using pork trotters
Terrine en geléeFrenchCharcuterie preservation method
P'tchaJewishSabbath dish using calves' feet
Dietary
Gluten-FreeHalalKoshergelatin (bovine/porcine)