Herring under a fur coat without potatoes with eggs
10 servings
20 minutes
Herring under a fur coat without potatoes and with eggs is a vibrant reinterpretation of the classic Russian salad that has become a true gastronomic discovery. This version retains the traditional layering but gains a fresher and juicier texture thanks to the addition of apples and pickled cucumbers. Boiled beets and carrots give the salad a sweet note that contrasts with the savory herring and the tenderness of the eggs. Onions add a slight sharpness, while homemade mayonnaise binds all the ingredients into a harmonious combination. This dish, infused with memories of family celebrations, is perfect for both festive gatherings and cozy dinners. Its rich flavor unfolds particularly well after several hours of steeping, and the absence of potatoes makes the texture lighter and airier. It's a fur coat with character, refined taste, and a rich history!
1
Boil 2-3 medium beets and carrots, grate them on a coarse grater, and distribute into different containers.
- Beet: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 5 piece
2
Cut the herring fillet into thin strips and set aside.
- Lightly salted herring: 2 pieces
3
Chop the onion finely.
- Onion: 1 piece
4
Cut 2 large sweet apples into thin strips or grate them.
- Apple: 2 pieces
5
Grate 4–5 pickled cucumbers.
- Pickles: 5 piece
6
Boil 2 eggs hard and chop them.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
7
Layer the salad: 1— beetroot, salt and spread with mayonnaise; 2 — carrot, salt, pepper, and spread with mayonnaise; 3 — apples, spread with mayonnaise; 4 — cucumbers with onion, spread with mayonnaise; 5 — herring, spread with mayonnaise. Repeat layers 2–3 times.
- Beet: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 5 piece
- Apple: 2 pieces
- Pickles: 5 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
- Lightly salted herring: 2 pieces
- Homemade mayonnaise: 500 g
8
It must steep for at least 2 hours.