Herring under a fur coat” salad is a classic of Russian cuisine, which has won the hearts of many generations thanks to its richness and originality. This multi-layered salad has become an integral part of holiday tables and is especially popular in the cold season, when you want to treat yourself and loved ones to something hearty and flavorful.
Amazing layers, a bright combination of colors and
flavors
make it not only delicious, but also attractive in appearance, which gives a special charm to any celebration. The
main ingredient of this dish is undoubtedly herring – a fish with a bright and distinctive taste, which harmoniously combines with other components of the salad. In combination with boiled vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and beets, herring creates a unique flavor ensemble.
Ingredients:
- Herring fillet – 250 g;
- Onions – 130 g;
- Salmon cream paste – 250 g;
- Boiled potatoes – 3 pcs;
- Boiled carrots – 2 pcs;
- Boiled beet – 3 pcs;
- Mayonnaise – 130 g.
Preparation of salad “Herring under a fur coat”:
Cut a small diced onion, you can marinate it. To do this, mix the onion with ½ tsp. salt and 1 tsp. sugar, pour into the mixture 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar. Pour boiling water to the onions and leave them for 5 minutes.
Grate the peeled potatoes on a coarse grater and put them in the salad bowl as the first layer. Lubricate the potato layer with mayonnaise
. Cut herring finely and put it on the potato layer. Smear the herring layer with salmon cream. On the salmon paste put pickled onions, cover it with mayonnaise.
On the onion layer rub carrots on a coarse grater, smear it with mayonnaise
.
On the carrot layer grate cooked beet, spread it on the surface, tamp it down and smear it with mayonnaise.
It turns out delicious “Herring under a fur coat”. Instead of salmon paste you can take any other fish paste.
