Mushroom aspic for the New Year

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 1 hr 30 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make mushroom aspic for the New Year? You can take fresh or dried mushrooms, you can use any type of mushroom, I used dried champignons. Boil the carrots first; in addition, you can use fresh bell pepper or boiled eggs for the aspic. It is advisable not to add spices other than salt and pepper, so as not to spoil the taste of the mushrooms. Instead of parsley, you can use any herbs (dill, cilantro, green onions) for decoration.

2. STEP 2

   

   Rinse the mushrooms well, cover with cold water and set to simmer, add bay leaf, peppercorns and add a little salt. Cook until done, about 20-30 minutes.

3. STEP 3

   

   Soak the gelatin in cold water (50 ml per 15 g) until it swells, about 10-15 minutes. Instead of gelatin, you can use agar-agar or pectin.

4. STEP 4

   

   Peel the garlic, rinse and cut into thin pieces.

5. STEP 5

   

   Cut the boiled carrots into pieces as you like. Wash the parsley well and dry it, divide it into leaves with your hands.

6. STEP 6

   

   Remove the finished mushrooms from the pan and strain the broth. Then dissolve the prepared gelatin in it.

7. STEP 7

   

   Place vegetables, herbs and mushrooms in molds.

8. STEP 8

   

   Fill the molds with mushroom broth and gelatin and place in the refrigerator to set for about an hour. Before serving, lower the ramekin into a bowl of hot water for 10 seconds, then carefully invert onto a plate. Bon appetit!