Potatoes with turmeric according to Irina Meglinskaya's recipe
4 servings
30 minutes
Potatoes with turmeric from Irina Meglinsky's recipe is a harmonious blend of simple ingredients enlivened by subtle Eastern notes. Russian cuisine, traditionally leaning towards hearty and cozy dishes, meets the exquisite spice of turmeric here, giving the potatoes a warm golden hue and a light spicy depth. An important part of the dish is a delicate sauce made from mustard, vinegar, and pickles that adds zest, while herring emphasizes the layered flavor. This dish is perfect as a standalone dinner or as a side for meat and fish. It fills the home with the aromas of home cooking, creating an atmosphere of warmth and family comfort. Simple to prepare yet refined in details – this recipe will be a true discovery for lovers of original flavor combinations.

1
Prepare the sauce. For this, put mustard in a bowl and whisk it. Add salt and oil. Then, while stirring, add vinegar.
- Mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Vegetable oil: 30 ml
- White wine vinegar: 25 ml
2
Grate the cucumber. Mix it with the mustard mixture.
- Pickles: 1 piece
3
Cut the herring into small pieces. Pour the sauce over the herring.
- Herring: 1 piece
4
Boil the potatoes in salted water with a pinch of turmeric and cumin. Drain the broth and transfer to a bowl.
- Potato: 1 kg
- Turmeric: 1 teaspoon
- Caraway: to taste









