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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
1 lb herring fillets
4 medium potatoes
2 medium carrots
2 medium beets
1 medium onion
1 cup mayonnaise
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup fresh dill
2 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

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💰Cheaper: sour cream

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1

Boil potatoes until tender, then cool and peel.

2

Grate the boiled potatoes into a large bowl.

3

Boil carrots until soft, then cool and peel.

4

Grate the boiled carrots and set aside.

5

Boil beets until tender, then cool and peel.

6

Grate the boiled beets and set aside.

7

Finely chop onions and soak in vinegar for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.

8

Layer herring fillets on the bottom of a serving dish.

9

Spread a layer of grated potatoes over the herring, then season with salt and pepper.

10

Add a layer of grated carrots on top of the potatoes.

11

Spread a layer of chopped onions over the carrots.

12

Add a layer of grated beets on top of the onions.

13

Spread mayonnaise over the beets, smoothing it out evenly.

14

Grate hard-boiled eggs and sprinkle them over the mayonnaise layer.

15

Garnish with fresh dill and drizzle with olive oil.

16

Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

ShubaHerring SaladSelyodka Pod Shuboy

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