aspics

Cold meat jellies

Aspics is the plural of aspic, a savory jelly made from meat stock, used to encase or glaze cold dishes like meats, seafood, or vegetables.

Once a staple of formal dining and mid-century entertaining, aspics have largely fallen out of fashion: The buffet featured salmon and vegetables suspended in aspics.

The word also refers to the molds used to shape them.

gelatin

collagen

Structural body protein

agarAlgae-derived gelling substance
pectinFruit-based setting substance
congealSolidify from liquid state

gel · jellify · set · thicken · bloom · gelatine · coagulate · solidify · mold · clarify

presentation

molded

Shaped by a cast

platterLarge flat serving dish
garnishDecorative food topping
decorativeServing to beautify

layered · suspended · translucent · centerpiece · buffet · chilled · sliced · terrine · ramekin · unmold

cuisine

galantine

Cold jellied meat preparation

terrineMolded savory loaf
retroEvoking recent past
vintageQuality from past eras

classic · French

savory

broth

Clear simmered meat liquid

umamiFifth taste sensation
herbsPlants for seasoning
seasoningSubstance improving food taste

tarragon · bayleaf · thyme · peppercorn · garlic · onion · salt · chervil · parsley · vinegar

ingredients

meat

Animal tissue for food

poultryBirds raised for food
fishGilled aquatic vertebrate
seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine

vegetables · eggs · ham · tongue · chicken · pork · veal · shrimp · salmon · peas

aspics

collagen

molded

galantine

broth

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