Herring Under a Fur Coat

Name: Herring Under a Fur Coat
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 fillets of Salted Herring, about 300 g, skin and bones removed; 3 medium Potatoes; 3 medium Carrots; 2 medium Beets; 4 Eggs; 1 small Onions; 250g Mayonnaise; 1 tbsp White Vinegar; 2 tbsp Water; 1/2 tsp Sugar; Some Pepper (Black), to taste

Herring Under a Fur Coat (Shuba) is a layered Russian salad that pairs salty, flaky herring with sweet, earthy root vegetables and creamy mayonnaise for a vivid, flavorful dish. Chilled and pressed so the flavors meld, it's both beautiful and comforting—perfect for holiday tables or as a make-ahead centerpiece.

Herring Under a Fur Coat (Shuba) is a layered Russian salad that pairs salty, flaky herring with sweet, earthy root vegetables and... Show more

Traditional Russian Recipe

Health Grade

C- · Balanced

Time

3 hrs30 min

Price

0,95 €

Calories

491 kcal

low calorie

meal prep

gluten free

low carb

Method

Boil roots and eggs

Scrub the Potatoes, Carrots, and Beets well. Put the beets in one pot, the potatoes and carrots in a second pot, and the Eggs in a small saucepan; cover each with cold water and bring everything to a boil. Simmer the beets until a knife slips in easily, about 40 minutes; simmer the potatoes and carrots until tender, about 20–25 minutes; and boil the eggs for 10 minutes until hard-cooked.

Pickle the onion

While the vegetables cook, peel and thinly slice the Onion. Stir together the White Vinegar, Water, and Sugar until the sugar dissolves, add the onion, and let it sit for 10 minutes so it softens and loses its sharp bite.

Drain and cool

Drain the vegetables and eggs, then spread them out in a single layer and let them cool until just warm to the touch, about 15 minutes. That little pause makes peeling and grating much easier.

Grate and chop

Peel the cooled vegetables and eggs. Grate the potatoes and carrots on the large holes of a box grater, grate the beets separately, and chop the Salted Herring and eggs into small, even pieces. Drain the onion well before you start layering.

Assemble the salad

In a shallow serving dish, make a base layer of potatoes, then add the herring, onion, carrots, eggs, and beets in even layers. Spread a thin layer of Mayonnaise between each layer and finish with a smooth coat on top. Sprinkle lightly with Black Pepper.