Garda

3 servings

30 minutes

Garda is an exquisite dish of Belarusian cuisine that combines tender mashed potatoes with aromatic herring and fresh herbs. Its roots lie in rural traditions where simple yet rich ingredients create a harmony of flavors. The light saltiness of the herring is complemented by the softness of the mashed potatoes, while herbs like parsley, dill, basil, and celery add freshness and zest. Dressed with sour cream, this dish achieves a creamy consistency and delicate taste, making it ideal as an appetizer or main treat. Garda embodies simplicity and sophistication in one, highlighting the richness of Slavic gastronomy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 231.2
• Proteins: 8.9g
• Fats: 16.4g
• Carbohydrates: 12.2g

Ingredients

• Mashed potatoes: 200 g
• Herring fillet: 100 g
• Green onions: 0.5 bunch
• Dill: to taste
• Curly parsley: to taste
• Basil: to taste
• Celery: to taste
• Fresh rosemary: to taste
• Sour cream: 1 jar

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Mix mashed potatoes with finely chopped herring (fillet, not too salty), finely chopped parsley, dill, green onions, celery, and basil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mashed potatoes: 200 g
   • Herring fillet: 100 g
   • Green onions: 0.5 bunch
   • Dill:  to taste
   • Curly parsley:  to taste
   • Basil:  to taste
   • Celery:  to taste

3. Fill with sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 1 jar