My Kholodets (Fish Aspic) Recipe

Name: My Kholodets (Fish Aspic)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Cook tilapia in microwave just until it is just done. Do not overcook or it will fall apart.
2
Bring 3 cups water to a boil and add the bouillon cubes. Stir to dissolve. Add Worcestershire sauce, pepper, garlic powder, and sugar.
3
Add the carrots and mushrooms. Cook until done.
4
Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and set aside.
5
Use a cheese cloth or towel to strain the bouillon.
6
Dissolve the gelatin packets in the bouillon.
7
Pour 1 cup of bouillon into a rectangular dish and put into the refrigerator until it is semi-set.
8
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.
9
Decorate with lemon slices and leek.
10
Place in refrigerator a few hours until it is set. Serve with horseradish.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, My Kholodets (Fish Aspic) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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My Kholodets (Fish Aspic)

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