Polish Chicken Aspic: Galertka z Kurczaka

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Polish Chicken Aspic—Galertka z Kurczaka is a traditional Polish aspic, the Polish chicken jelly made with green peas and carrots. It is traditionally served for Easter and Christmas dinners! Squeeze a few drops of lemon or vinegar on it, and you’ll be amazed!

Prep Time30

Cook Time1 30

Total Time14

Course: Appetizer, Brunch

Cuisine: Eastern European, Polish

Keyword: Chicken Jello, Galaretka z kurczaka, Polish Chciken Aspic

Servings:

Calories: 291kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Chicken whole
50 oz Chicken broth
1 Onion sliced in a half
3 Carrots whole
2 cups Sweet Peas
6 cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Onion powder
2 tbsp Basil dried
4 Bay leaves
5 tbsp Gelatin
1/2 tsp Black pepper
Salt to taste
Parsley for decoration
Lemon for decoration
Eggs hard-boiled, optional
Apple cider vinegar for serving

Instructions

Preparing the Chicken Broth:
Use chicken that’s rich in connective tissues like drumsticks or wings—these add natural gelatin for a silky finish. Add bay leaves, garlic cloves and carrots to the pot. Pour chicken broth and add spices. Simmer the mixture over low heat for 1 and 30 minutes.
Strain the broth carefully to ensure it’s clear. Save the clear broth. Let it cool and cool the chicken before moving on to the next step.
Blanch the sweet peas: Preheat the water and add sweet peas. Boil it for 3-5 minutes. Remove vegetables from boiling water and immediately put them in ice water
Gelatin is essential to transforming chicken broth into a shimmering, savory jelly. According to the packaging instructions, dissolve unflavored gelatin in a small amount of warm water, then mix it into your slightly cooled broth with a whisker. Stir gently to combine without creating bubbles, which can cloud the aspic.
While the broth cools, prepare the toppings. Slice hard-boiled eggs into even rounds if you are using them. Slice carrots into delicate shapes for a touch of whimsy. Pull tender chicken pieces from the bone, ensuring you remove any skin or gristle. Keep everything neat, as presentation matters in this dish.
Choose a shallow dish, such as a pie pan, or individual ramekins or salad bowl for portioned servings. Start by placing your toppings in the dish—hard-boiled egg slices, chicken pieces, and carrot rounds. Pour the prepared broth gently over the ingredients, ensuring everything stays in place. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.

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