Woman is cooking traditional meat jelly in village oven. Natural Ukrainian Aspic (Kholodets)

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: no substitute

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

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

Bring water to a boil with salt, black pepper, and bay leaf (optional).

Add several types of meat (beef, chicken, pork) to the boiling water.

Remove the meat after boiling.

Separate the meat from the bones the next day after cooking overnight in the oven.

Prepare horseradish and sour cream as accompaniments.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary