Mayonnaise Chaud-Froid Recipe
Ingredients
1 tbsp (15 m) unflavored gelatin
2 tbsp (30 mL) cold water or white wine
2 cups (500 mL) mayonnaise of your choice
Directions
Measure the cold water or white wine into a microwave-safe cup.
Add the gelatin, let stand 1 minute.
Microwave at MEDIUM 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is like clear water.
Pour slowly into the cold mayonnaise, stirring vigorously with a whisk.
Place slices of cooked chicken on a piece of waxed paper and coat with the mayonnaise, spreading it with a spatula.
Lift meat and place in dish.
Refrigerate to set about 30 minutes.
Surround chicken with watercress or crisp lettuce leaves or parsley.
In the summer, when I have fresh tarragon leaves or dill, I add about 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of either herb when adding the gelatin.
Add the gelatin, let stand 1 minute.
Microwave at MEDIUM 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is like clear water.
Pour slowly into the cold mayonnaise, stirring vigorously with a whisk.
Place slices of cooked chicken on a piece of waxed paper and coat with the mayonnaise, spreading it with a spatula.
Lift meat and place in dish.
Refrigerate to set about 30 minutes.
Surround chicken with watercress or crisp lettuce leaves or parsley.
In the summer, when I have fresh tarragon leaves or dill, I add about 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of either herb when adding the gelatin.