Are you sure this is tasty? It doesn't look great

While some turn up their noses and say it's inedible, others can't imagine a New Year's feast without this dish.
Dec 25, 2025
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The fisherman shares his recipe for a traditional fish jelly that sets without gelatin.
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Pyotr Kholin

Pyotr Kholin, a fisherman and rural lifestyle enthusiast from the Ilovlinsky District of Volgograd Region, shared his recipe for carp aspic. While some turn up their noses and say it«s impossible to eat, others can»t imagine a New Year«s table without it. If you»ve never tried it, now«s the perfect time to cook it! Just a few simple steps, and the delicious and healthy aspic will delight you and your family. Watch and remember.

The recipe uses simple ingredients like fish heads and tails, simmered to create a flavorful broth.
Источник:
Pyotr Kholin

For preparation, you will need the head and tails of any fish, salt, spices to taste, and optionally a lemon, a bay leaf, black peppercorns, and herbs.

«We are cooking aspic from carp heads and tails today. Cover the fish with water so it»s just submerged. Simmer on low heat, with the water just barely moving, for about an hour. Add salt and spices to taste; you can add peppercorns and a bay leaf. Take out the fish and separate it from the bones. Arrange it in containers and pour the broth over it. You can place herbs and lemon slices on top. Refrigerate until set. See how it turns out. It sets perfectly, even without gelatin,« the man assures. »You can serve it with mustard and black bread.«

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