Was sitting and things some food thoughts in general,after a...

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    Was sitting and things some food thoughts in general,after a orrible day in prices,,,still got more bargans,,but that friday's for ya.
    Have so so many

    Thus,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

    G-Day @mandp and the fair lady of the house,
    And Et Al,, and espesh,, @peony-rose Now ya havn't gone and fallen off the planet have you ?

    Ya both seem to like ones diff munchy rubbish,,, Hope you are back,safe from your vagabonding around

    This one is pretty well known and there are so many diff ways it can be made
    it just up to your imagination,

    Its mainly a summer dish,,,but is one of the most enjoyable breaky things that will re-hydrate you,
    after a big night,and put a party is ya mouth,

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    Aspic,meat and veg. Cossack style.

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    Sides are either a loaf of any rye bread ( one with caraway is better)
    or sour doe,

    An absolute must is lots of lemon juice,(fresh or Bottled)

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    BASICS
    Vegis and Ox Tale,,or any cut that will boil down tender.
    Enough flavorless gelatin per every 500ml, + 2 extra per batch, ( you want pretty firm set as its gotta hold the load)
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    So Here is the basics
    ( you can use other spices,,but avoid sweet ones and hot ones,,this is a basic Russian savory)
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    Start with ~7 Ox tail, ( bone and all),, into a large pot, ( 10 lit)
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    Add a flat table spoon salt per 2 lit of water, ( or more to taste )
    About 5 Whole pimentos per Ox tail,
    """"""""""""""""" Pepper corns """""""
    Half doz bay leaves,
    Hand full chopped parsley
    Several cloves of very course chopped garlic
    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Bring to boil till meat is tender,
    Uncovered,,as you need room for the veg

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    While this is happening, cut to Thumb nail,and various larger and smaller sizes the veg

    Spuds,
    Carrots,
    Onion,
    Celeriac, ( do not use celery,,as it gets stuck in teeth), and/or White Parsnips root absolutely as well
    Turnips, or Swedes,
    and at least one beetroot ,,or more, and
    A generous amount of fresh or dry marjoram and thyme.

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    Take pot off heat,and take OX out and pull meat,off bone,
    ~~~~~~Discard bone,
    ~~~~~~ Put meat and all vegies back in pot,
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    Slow boil the content till the veg are just pokeable with a fork,, ( not ever mushy)

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    while this is doing its thang, dissolve the required gelatin in just enough boiling water

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    Prep some decent containers,, tupperweare,clay,ceramic, whatever,

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    Remove from heat and stir in the gelatine,well,,,

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    With a ladle,, spoon out the content into containers,
    Allow to cool,and then chill over night in fridge,

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    In the morning,, spoon off the hardened fat from on top, (better still discard or add to your drippings jar)
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    Cut into 1 to 2 inch sliced,
    Plate,,and drizle and the more the better lots of lemon juice on top,
    ...
    Eat with un-buttered bread slices,,,, ( or if not bread some crackers )
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    Or serve as an appetizer befor a main meal,at night

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    Optional serve as cracker toppings with some caviar, and fresh diced coriander,,,

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    The options are endless,,,but thats the baisic,,, Lemon juice is vital,,,

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    NEXT TIME PERHAPS, ones method for filo pastry, 5 cheese baked roll,
    with home made simple pickles,and stout on the side.

    All the Best
    NoBoDe

    PS,,, one tends to only discard the bay from a bight,
    and crunch up any in mouthfull any pimento or peppercorns,,as they give the bite an extra kick
    And a light dry to very dry white wine.
    Last edited by NoBoDe: 08/06/18
 
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