Holodetz - Russian Jellied Beef |
|
 |
Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 360 Minutes |
Ready In: 360 Minutes Servings: 10 |
|
They forgot to mention what God did on day 8, after he rested. He created Holodetz! There can be no Russian feast without Holodetz. It makes a great cold snack and perfect vodka chaser. Don't tell your cardiologist, but it's also a great single source of cholesterol :) Ingredients:
2 lbs cow feet, fresh or frozen |
1-1/2 lbs quality beef, such as brisket, a little fat is ok |
3-4 eggs, hard boiled |
2 large onions |
1 head of garlic, whole |
5-6 cloves of garlic minced |
3-4 large carrots |
salt, fresh ground black pepper to taste |
fresh parsley, chopped |
Directions:
1. Wash cow feet thoroughly; use a brush if necessary
2. Cover all meat with water, bring to boil.
3. Remove the gray foam with a slotted spoon.
4. Toss in un-peeled onions and garlic head.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste
6. Cover and cook over very low heat for 5 hours, until meat is super tender and falls off the bones.
7. Toss in peeled carrots (whole) and cook until carrots are tender.
8. Remove everything from the stock, discard the onions and garlic.
9. Strain the meat stock through a fine sieve or through a colander with a paper towel put in it.
10. Add minced garlic.
11. Slice the carrots.
12. Slice the hard-boiled eggs.
13. Remove the bones from the cow feet, and chop the remaining meat and tender cartilage, along with brisket, coarsely
14. In deep serving bowls or trays, arrange in a pretty way some meat, carrot and egg slices and freshly chopped parsley.
15. Slowly pour seasoned stock over until it covers all the fixings in a bowl.
16. Refrigerate until stock is very firm.
17. Slice like a pie and serve chilled with beet based horseradish sauce on the side (it can be found in deli or dairy section at any supermarket).
18. Use horseradish sauce generously.
|
|