Jellied Meat with Carrots and Onions

⏳ Time

12 minutes + 8 hours

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

A minimal basic set of ingredients, with no distracting maneuvers. Carrots and onions are used in equal proportions, adding character to the broth. This recipe is inspired by a café in the town of Staritsa.

Ingredients

Beef - 15 lbs
Water - 10 qt
Carrot - 8.8 oz
Onion - 8.8 oz
Salt - to taste
Green peppercorns - to taste
Bay leaf - to taste
Vegetable Oil - to taste
Herbs - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Soak the beef overnight and rinse it. Place the meat in a pot and cover with water, adding whole peeled carrots and onions. Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam. Add salt, whole peppercorns, and bay leaves. Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 8 hours.

Step 2

After cooking, separate the meat from the bone and shred it into strands. Strain the broth.

Step 3

Grease the molds for the jellied meat with vegetable oil, place the meat inside, and pour in the broth. Leave to set completely for 2–3 hours, then transfer to the refrigerator for 7–8 hours.