Ukrainian Aspic Recipe Kholodets

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.

Steps:

• Scrub pig's foot in cold water and scrape off any bristles.
• Combine meats, vegetables peppercorns, and bay leaf in large kettle or pressure cooker.
• Cook covered in water until very well done (about 3 hours in kettle or 45 minutes at 15 pounds pressure in pressure cooker).
• When meat is loose from bones, uncover and cool.
• Pour off broth, skim off fat, and reserve broth.
• Remove meat from bones, discarding turkey skin and fat and vegetables.
• Chop meat into bite-size pieces and place in an oblong pan.
• Add peeled and crushed garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Soften gelatin in 1 cup hot broth and add to meat.
• Pour enough remaining broth to cover meat by at least 1/2 inch.
• Taste broth and adjust seasoning.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
• Keeps refrigerated up to 1 week.
• Serve in 1 inch slices sprinkled with flavoured vinegar or lemon juice.
• Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.