Tomato Basil Aspic

Ingredients

• 1 (1 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin

• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 1/4 cups boiling water
• 3 tablespoons sweet basil vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 dash salt
• 2 tablespoons onion juice
• 4 ounces tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• lettuce and parsley (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add boiling water and stir until gelatin is dissolved.

3. 3

   Stir in vinegar, pepper, salt, onion juice, tomato paste, and sugar.

4. 4

   Pour into 6 individual molds and chill until set, about 3 hours.

5. 5

   To unmold, dip molds briefly into warm water; loosen edges of gelatin with a sharp knife.

6. 6

   Unmold on lettuce lined plates and garnish with parsley.