Fresh tomato aspic

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4largesTomatoes seeded & finely chopped
1smallOnion; finely chopped
3Celery stalks finely chopped
1tablespoonSugar
1teaspoonSalt
1Bay leaf
½ounceUnflavored gelatin
½cupCold water
3tablespoonsVinegar
2tablespoonsLemon juice
½teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
Lettuce leaves

Directions

Combine tomatoes, onion, celery, sugar, salt and bay leaf in medium saucepan; simmer over low heat 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf; discard.

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in large bowl; let stand 1 minute to soften. Pour hot tomato mixture over gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in vinegar, lemon juice and Worcestershire. Pour mixture into 4-cup mold and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.

Line cold serving plate with lettuce leaves; unmold aspic onto lettuce.

Makes 6-8 servings

Source: Favorite Recipes Magazine (No. 24) Typed for you by Karen Mintzias Submitted By BARRY WEINSTEIN On 04-02-95