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Herring Under a Fur Coat

Cultural Context

Originating in Russia, Herring Under a Fur Coat, or Shuba, is a traditional layered salad often served during festive occasions, particularly New Year's celebrations. The dish symbolizes abundance and is a colorful representation of winter, combining herring with root vegetables and mayonnaise. Today, it has found popularity beyond Russia, with variations appearing in Eastern European cuisines, each adding its unique twist to this beloved classic.

RussianRUmain
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4 peeled potatoes
1 medium onion
3-4 trimmed and peeled carrots
3-4 eggs
6 small beets or 3 large ones
400 grams of marinated herring
large bottle of mayonnaise

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Boil the carrots, potatoes, eggs, and beetroot until done.

2

Wait until the vegetables have cooled a little before grating the carrots, beetroot, and potatoes.

3

Cut the eggs, herring, and onion into small pieces.

4

Keep the prepared ingredients separate from each other.

5

Take a glass bowl or plastic container to assemble the salad.

6

Layer the ingredients in the following order: first potatoes, then a bit of mayonnaise, herring, some more mayonnaise, onion, carrots, a bit of extra mayonnaise, eggs, some more mayonnaise again, beetroot, and finally some mayonnaise on top as decoration.

7

Spread the mayonnaise evenly but do not mix the layers.

8

Serve immediately as the beetroot will bleed into the mayonnaise quickly.

Cooking Techniques

boilinggratinglayering

Equipment Needed

glass bowlplastic container

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Allergens

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Also Known As

ShubaHerring SaladSelyodka Pod Shuboy

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