Mohamed Shili This delicious Julia Child Aspic is a simple and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light appetizer or party treat. Made with tender chicken, fresh herbs, and savory broth, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite veggies. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, classic dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients Needed
- 4 quarts water
- 1 lb chicken thighs or drumsticks, rinsed
- 1 large yellow onion, peeled, whole
- 2 large carrots, peeled, whole
- 2 tbsp gelatin
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
How To Make Aspic Recipe
- Prepare the Broth: In a large cooking pot, combine water, chicken, carrots, onion, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 4 hours.
- Remove Ingredients: After 4 hours, remove the carrots and onion from the pot. Discard the onion and set the carrots aside for decoration. Take the chicken out, remove the bones, and shred the meat into small pieces.
- Prepare Gelatin: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 tbsp gelatin in 1/4 cup of room temperature water. Once dissolved, stir the mixture into the broth.
- Assemble the Aspic: In a flat pan, arrange the shredded chicken and carrots (for decoration). Sprinkle with fresh parsley and dill. Pour the broth over the chicken and herbs.
- Chill the Aspic: Place the pan in the refrigerator and let it chill for about 6 hours, or until it firms up.
- Serve: Once firm, cut the aspic into cubes and serve chilled. Enjoy your classic Julia Child-inspired dish!
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh parsley and dill make the aspic vibrant and full of flavor. Don’t substitute dried herbs for a fresher taste.
- Simmer gently: Cook the broth on low heat for the full 4 hours to extract all the flavors from the chicken and veggies.
- Gelatin consistency: Make sure the gelatin is completely dissolved in room temperature water to avoid lumps in your broth.
- Cool before chilling: Let the aspic cool slightly before refrigerating it to ensure it firms up perfectly without becoming watery.
- Decoration options: Get creative with the carrots and herbs! You can add extra veggies for color or even use them for different shapes and designs.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Place leftover aspic in the fridge. Store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Leftover aspic isn’t ideal for freezing, as the gelatin may break down. It’s best enjoyed fresh, but if you must freeze, wrap it tightly and use it within 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Reheating: Leftover aspics best served chilled, but if you prefer to reheat the broth, gently warm it on low heat for about 5-10 minutes before pouring it over the chicken.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 cup (227 grams)
- Calories: 64
- Total Fat: 0.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 201 mg
- Potassium: 179 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 5.8 g
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Julia Child Aspic Recipe
Description
This delicious Julia Child Aspic is a simple and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light appetizer or party treat. Made with tender chicken, fresh herbs, and savory broth, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite veggies. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, classic dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large cooking pot, combine water, chicken, carrots, onion, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 4 hours.
- Remove Ingredients: After 4 hours, remove the carrots and onion from the pot. Discard the onion and set the carrots aside for decoration. Take the chicken out, remove the bones, and shred the meat into small pieces.
- Prepare Gelatin: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 tbsp gelatin in 1/4 cup of room temperature water. Once dissolved, stir the mixture into the broth.
- Assemble the Aspic: In a flat pan, arrange the shredded chicken and carrots (for decoration). Sprinkle with fresh parsley and dill. Pour the broth over the chicken and herbs.
- Chill the Aspic: Place the pan in the refrigerator and let it chill for about 6 hours, or until it firms up.
- Serve: Once firm, cut the aspic into cubes and serve chilled. Enjoy your classic Julia Child-inspired dish!
Notes
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh parsley and dill make the aspic vibrant and full of flavor. Don’t substitute dried herbs for a fresher taste.
- Simmer gently: Cook the broth on low heat for the full 4 hours to extract all the flavors from the chicken and veggies.
- Gelatin consistency: Make sure the gelatin is completely dissolved in room temperature water to avoid lumps in your broth.
- Cool before chilling: Let the aspic cool slightly before refrigerating it to ensure it firms up perfectly without becoming watery.
- Decoration options: Get creative with the carrots and herbs! You can add extra veggies for color or even use them for different shapes and designs.
Julia Child Aspic Recipe
