PIFTIA / Macedonian traditional / for Christmas Day/

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: pectin

Agar-agar is plant-based and suitable for vegetarians.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories.

Prepare meat by cutting into large chunks.

Place meat in a large pot and cover with water.

Add bay leaves, onions, and garlic to the pot.

Simmer over low heat for 2-3 hours until meat is tender.

Remove meat from pot and let cool slightly.

Strain the broth into a separate container.

Add gelatin to the hot broth and stir until dissolved.

Chop the cooked meat and mix with diced carrots and parsley.

Pour the broth mixture over the meat and vegetables.

Transfer to a mold and refrigerate until set, about 4-6 hours.

Once set, unmold and slice into pieces.

Cooking Techniques

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