Vinaigrette a la Kutuzov

4 servings

90 minutes

Vinaigrette a la Kutuzov is an elegant blend of French cuisine with Russian traditions. The dish's history traces back to the era of Kutuzov when exquisite French techniques infiltrated Russian feasts. The taste of vinaigrette surprises with a harmony of salty, sweet, and spicy: pickled cucumbers and mushrooms highlight the freshness of vegetables, apple adds a subtle tartness, while herring and veal provide richness. A special touch is the layered presentation with a dressing made from mustard, horseradish, and lemon juice. This dish is not only a decoration for the festive table but also a gastronomic bridge between cultures, connecting Western sophistication with Eastern warmth.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 639.5
• Proteins: 33.9g
• Fats: 48.7g
• Carbohydrates: 16.5g

Ingredients

• Veal: 300 g
• Herring fillet: 1 pc
• Apple: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Beet: 1 pc
• Celery: 1 stem
• Pickles: 5 pc
• Pickled mushrooms: 5 pc
• Green salad: 1 bunch
• Radish: 4 pc
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Red caviar: 2 tsp
• Olive oil: 6 tbsp
• Mustard: 1 tsp
• Table horseradish: 0.5 tsp
• Sour cream 20%: 2 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Mayonnaise: 2 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the vegetables and egg, then cool them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Beet: 1 piece

2. Boil the veal (or beef) until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Veal: 300 g

3. Peel the beetroot and carrot, then cut them into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beet: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece

4. Chop mushrooms, pickled cucumbers, and celery finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pickled mushrooms: 5 piece
   • Pickles: 5 piece
   • Celery: 1 stem

5. Peel the green apple, slice it into strips, and drizzle with lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 1 piece
   • Lemon juice: 0.5 teaspoon

6. Slice the herring fillet into thin pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Herring fillet: 1 piece

7. Cut the boiled meat into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Veal: 300 g

8. Wash the lettuce and radish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green salad: 1 bunch
   • Radish: 4 pieces

9. Slice the radish into circles.

   Required ingredients:

   • Radish: 4 pieces

10. Peel the egg and slice it into rings.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 1 piece

11. For the dressing, add mustard, horseradish, lemon juice (balsamic vinegar) to the oil.

    Required ingredients:

    • Olive oil: 6 tablespoons
    • Mustard: 1 teaspoon
    • Table horseradish: 0.5 teaspoon
    • Lemon juice: 0.5 teaspoon

12. Mix everything well, season with pepper and salt to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt:  to taste
    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

13. Place lettuce leaves on a serving dish, then put a mold on the leaves (my mold is cut from a 1.5-liter plastic bottle, about 6 cm high and 9 cm in diameter). Layer as follows: beetroot, sauce, herring fillet, apple, sauce, celery, meat, sauce, mushrooms, sauce, carrot, sauce, pickled cucumbers.

    Required ingredients:

    • Beet: 1 piece
    • Herring fillet: 1 piece
    • Apple: 1 piece
    • Celery: 1 stem
    • Veal: 300 g
    • Pickled mushrooms: 5 piece
    • Carrot: 1 piece
    • Pickles: 5 piece

14. Decorate the salad with a slice of egg, red caviar, and radish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken egg: 1 piece
    • Red caviar: 2 teaspoons
    • Radish: 4 pieces

15. Carefully remove the mold and serve immediately.