Definition
A savory gelatin made from clarified stock, used to glaze foods or create decorative molds. It's basically culinary glaze for everything—meats, vegetables, fish—creating that shiny, elegant look.
Example Usage
Coat the pâté with a layer of clear aspic for an elegant presentation.
Origin
French 'aspic,' possibly from the asp snake, though origin is disputed by culinary historians
Fun Fact
Aspic went out of style for decades but has been making a comeback in modern French cuisine.
Source: Classical French culinary tradition
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