Layer only cold ingredients
Warm vegetables make mayonnaise oily and the salad soft. Chill all ingredients completely before grating.
Russian Recipe
Herring under a fur coat
The root vegetables are cooked unpeeled and completely cooled. Finely grated and only loosely layered, they form a juicy, stable cake after several hours.
Total time
7 hr 45 min
Calories
440 kcal
Servings
8 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Russian salad with herring and beetroot
Seliodka pod Shuboi literally means herring under a fur coat. The salty fish lies beneath layers of potatoes, carrots, egg, mayonnaise and deep red beetroot. It is crucial to keep a low profile when using mayonnaise: thin lines connect the layers without covering vegetables and herring. After at least six hours of cooling, the salad can be cut cleanly and tastes more harmonious.
Lunch
Dinner
Potatoes
Fish
Recipe
Herring under a fur coat
Herring in fur coats layers salty matjes with onions, potatoes, carrots, egg, beetroot and thin mayonnaise layers to a Russian holiday salad.
Ingredients
8 servings
Method
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1
Cook the root vegetables separately
Cook the potatoes and carrots in water until just tender. Cook the beetroot separately for 45 to 60 minutes or bake separately in foil at 200 ° C.
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2
Allow to cool completely
Steam the vegetables and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Boil the eggs hard, refresh under cold water and cool.
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3
Prepare herring and onion
Check the herring for bones and cut into 7 mm cubes. Let onion and lemon juice steep for 10 minutes and then drain.
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4
Build up first layers
Place a cake ring of about 22 cm on a plate. Distribute the herring and onion, roughly rub the potatoes over it and press them loosely.
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5
Spread mayonnaise sparingly
Spray a fine grating of mayonnaise on the potatoes. Grate the carrots over them, pepper and again apply only a thin layer of mayonnaise.
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6
Finish the egg and beetroot
Coarsely grate three eggs, cover thinly with mayonnaise and then spread the beetroot evenly over the rest. Spread the remaining mayonnaise very thinly.
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7
Let go for a long time
Cover the salad and chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. Remove the ring before serving and garnish with the remaining egg and dill.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Herring under a fur coat
Mayonnaise as a fine lattice
Thin lines are sufficient, because vegetables release juice when resting. Thick layers make the layer salad unnecessarily heavy.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Coarsely grate a firm sour apple, squeeze well and layer between the herring and potatoes. This popular variant tastes fresher.
Layer all ingredients in eight glasses. Smaller portions take about four hours to brew and are good to serve on a buffet.
Nutrition per serving
440kcal
28.0 gCarbohydrates
17.0 gProtein
29.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Herring under a fur coat
Mild Matjes is readily available. Very salty barrel ring should be watered as needed and then thoroughly dabbed dry.
Vegetables were still warm, too soft or cooked moist after peeling. Cool ingredients completely and cook only just.
Herring and onion form the basis, followed by potatoes, carrots, egg and beetroot. Family recipes can change the order slightly.
It should be stored for at least six hours, and it is usually best balanced overnight. It should not be stored for more than two days because of fish, egg and mayonnaise.
Yes, as long as it is unseasoned and not pickled in vinegar. Before grating, pat the vacuumed beets dry very carefully.
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