JELLIED CHICKEN AND CORIANDER "TERRINE"

Jellied Chicken and Coriander

Terrines - molded preparations of meat, fish, or vegetables - are wonderfully rich and dense. This chicken variation, with a fraction of the calories and fat of a traditional terrine, draws its structure and moistness from aspic and its lively seasonings from China. To accompany it, try Japanese soba noodles - their springy texture contrasts with the terrine's smooth gel and tender chicken - and fast-cooked snow peas , for crunch.

Categories Chicken Ginger Herb Appetizer Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth, fat skimmed
1/2 cup medium-dry Sherry
2 teaspoons soy sauce
a 1 1/2-inch piece fresh gingerroot, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
6 scallions, each cut crosswise into thirds and flattened with flat side of a large knife
1 1/2 tablespoons star anise pieces*, crushed lightly
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 3 breast halves)
about 3/4 cup cold water
1 envelope plus 1 1/2 teaspoons (about 4 1/2 teaspoons total) unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry
For sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
4 teaspoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
Accompaniment: 1/4 cup drained pickled ginger*
*available at Asian markets and some specialty foods shops

Steps:

In a 3-quart saucepan simmer broth, Sherry, soy sauce, gingerroot, scallions, star anise, and salt, covered, 25 minutes. Add chicken and cook at a bare simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Cool chicken in liquid, uncovered, 1 hour.
Transfer chicken to a bowl, reserving cooking liquid, and tear into thin shreds. Chill chicken, covered, while making aspic.
Pour reserved cooking liquid through a fine sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into a bowl. Measure liquid and add enough cold water (about 1/2 cup) to measure 3 cups total. Return liquid to cleaned pan.
In a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water to soften. Stir gelatin mixture into cooking liquid and heat over moderate heat, stirring, until gelatin is dissolved (do not boil).
Toss chicken with coriander and arrange evenly in a 2-quart terrine or loaf pan. Pour aspic slowly over chicken mixture. Chill terrine, covered, until firm, at least 6 hours, and up to 2 days.
Make sauce:
In a small bowl stir together hoisin sauce and vinegar until smooth.
Run a thin knife around edge of terrine and dip terrine or pan into a larger pan of hot water 10 seconds to loosen. Invert terrine onto a platter and serve with sauce and pickled ginger. Terrine will be quite fragile: If slicing, use an electric knife; otherwise, serve with a spoon.

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Olalekan Taiwo

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This terrine is a must-try! It's delicious, elegant, and easy to make.

TEE MELODY

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I've been making this terrine for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish to serve for a special occasion.

Thiago Lasith Ropi

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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.

Km Shahiduzzaman

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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this terrine! The coriander really brightened up the flavor of the chicken.

Boipelo Selema

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This terrine is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the day before my party and it was perfect. The flavors had time to meld and it was even better the next day.

master kk0

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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.

Alice Pobee

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This terrine is absolutely divine! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the coriander adds a wonderful freshness. I served it with a simple green salad and it was the perfect light lunch.

Farhan ali Lakhan

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my terrine didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit too bland and the texture was slightly rubbery. I'm not sure what went wrong.

Ivan Ivanov

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This terrine was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing and it was a beautiful dish to serve. I would definitely make it again for a special occasion.

Solo rush shadin Yt

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I've never made a terrine before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the result was stunning. The terrine was flavorful and elegant, and it was a hit at my dinner party. I'll definitely be making it again!

Atif Montasir

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This jellied chicken and coriander terrine was an absolute delight! It had a beautiful presentation and tasted even better than it looked. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors of the chicken, coriander, and gelatin b

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