Ham in Aspic (Œufs en Gelée) tender and creamy
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 4 very fresh large eggs
- 2.1 oz (60 gr) of sliced Paris ham, skin removed
- 2.5 cups (60cl)* of cold veal stock (clear white stock)
- 1 tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
- 0.4 cup (10 cl) of white vinegar for 2.1 qt (2 liters) of water
- 0.4 oz (10 gr) of gelatin leaves soaked in cold water
- 1 beautiful fresh tarragon branch (leaves separate and keep the branch)
- salt and freshly ground pepper
Step-by-step recipe
1 In your 4 ramekins (9 cm by 4 cm), crack the eggs without breaking the yolks.
2 Bring your water and vinegar to a boil in a fairly large pot, strip the tarragon leaves into a small strainer, plunge it in for 5 seconds then place it in ice water, remove the leaves and lay them flat on paper towels and set aside, then bring your water back to a boil.
3 If you are a beginner, cook the eggs 2 by 2, for others you can prepare all 4 together.
To do this, first prepare a bowl filled with cold water and ice cubes, then pour your 2 eggs on each side of your pot, lower your heat so that the liquid does not boil, then using a wooden spatula carefully stir the whites so they wrap well around the yolk, cook for 3 minutes.
4 Then remove them with a slotted spoon and place them in your bowl of ice water.
5 Heat your white stock then add your chervil branch and a few damaged tarragon leaves, the drained gelatin, stir gently and after 2 minutes of boiling, slowly pass it through a fine mesh strainer lined with a small cloth.
Do a test by pouring a few drops on a very cold plate and put in the fridge for 5 minutes so you can see if your aspic sets, if it's not enough, reheat and add 1 or 2 extra gelatin leaves.
6 On your work surface, using a round cutter on the ham slices, cut out rounds the diameter of your molds and with the scraps cut them into small squares then put in the fridge on a plate.
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