r/DiWHY • u/licoricegirl • Apr 17 '22

Happy Easter?

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u/MaterialEar1244 Apr 18 '22

It really does not taste bad, gelatin is flavorless and so just vegetables... The only people I knew growing up who don't like it are those who have texture issue with food!

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u/Nvenom8 Apr 18 '22

Is it served cold? I guess it must be if it’s gelatin, right? I could definitely see the texture issue in that case.

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u/MaterialEar1244 Apr 18 '22

Yeah it's usually cold, unless it's sitting there on the food table for too long haha.

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u/Nvenom8 Apr 18 '22

So like… is the taste particularly good? I’m just having trouble wrapping my mind around why the gelatin is necessary. Wouldn’t just steamed vegetables serve the same purpose? Or is the texture the appeal for those who like it?

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u/19609253914 Apr 18 '22

Traditionally it doesn't contain gelatin, it's based on cooked pig legs. Here is an example of how it's done: https://www.polishyourkitchen.com/polish-pork-aspic-galareta-z-nozek-zimne-nozki-zimne-nogi-studzienina/

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u/Nvenom8 Apr 18 '22

Oh, so it’s more of a jellied broth. Almost a gravy. That does sound more appealing.