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Russian Herring Under Fur Salad Recipe (Shuba) | Селедка под шубой

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Herring Under Fur Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Russia, Herring Under Fur Salad, also known as Shuba, is a festive dish traditionally served during celebrations like New Year's and Christmas. The vibrant layers of herring, vegetables, and mayonnaise symbolize abundance and are a staple at holiday feasts. Today, this dish has gained popularity beyond Russia, often found in Eastern European cuisines and adapted with various ingredients across the globe.

RussianRUother
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 medium potatoes
2 medium carrots
2 medium beets
4 large hard-boiled eggs
1 lb herring fillets
1 medium onion
1 cup mayonnaise

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

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Add potatoes along with carrots into a pan and add hot water, cooking for about 20 to 25 minutes until soft.

2

In a different pan, add beetroot and hot water, cooking for about 1 hour.

3

In a smaller pot, add eggs and boil for about 10 minutes.

4

Once potatoes and carrots are done, drain them and remove the skin from both, leaving them to cool completely.

5

Chop the eggs.

6

Grate the potatoes into a bowl, then do the same for the carrots and beetroot, placing them into different bowls.

7

Cut herring into small pieces and chop onion finely.

8

Layer the salad starting with herring at the bottom, then add 1 tablespoon of mayo, followed by grated potatoes pressed down.

9

Add another tablespoon of mayo, then grated carrots, and chopped onion around for crunch.

10

Add more mayo, then a big layer of beetroot, and top with crushed egg.

Cooking Techniques

layeringgratingboiling

Equipment Needed

serving dishgraterboiling potmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fisheggsdairy

Also Known As

ShubaSelyodka pod Shuboy

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