Smoked Gelées

A natural gelée flavored with the smokiness of grilled foods is analogous to the smoke-scented broth that accompanies grilled game birds. To prepare a smoke-flavored gelée, a natural gelée is prepared in advance; smoked or grilled meats or fish are then gently stewed in the melted gelée until they impart the flavor of the smoker or grill. The gelée can be used to coat or accompany the grilled or smoked meats or fish or as an accent to other cold foods.