Carrot caviar with vegetables and herring

10 servings

30 minutes

Carrot caviar with vegetables and herring is a dish of Russian cuisine that combines the sweetness of root vegetables with the rich flavor of herring. Its origin is linked to the tradition of preparing fish appetizers popular in rural homes and urban feasts. The soft texture of the caviar is achieved through finely chopping the ingredients and slowly stewing them in vegetable oil. The taste is harmonious, slightly sweet with spicy notes of salty fish and spices. Bay leaf and black pepper add depth to the aroma, while tomato sauce gives a slight tanginess. This dish is great as an independent appetizer or side dish, especially when paired with rye bread. Caviar is not only tasty but also healthy, enriching the body with vitamins and trace elements thanks to carrots, beets, and potatoes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 119.8
• Proteins: 1g
• Fats: 10.5g
• Carbohydrates: 5.9g

Ingredients

• Potato: 1 pc
• Carrot: 3 pc
• Beet: 1 pc
• Tomato sauce: 50 g
• Bay leaf: 1 pc
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 3 pieces
   • Beet: 1 piece

2. Grate raw vegetables: carrot, beetroot, and potato on a fine grater; finely chop the onion and herring.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 3 pieces
   • Beet: 1 piece

3. All ingredients can be passed through a meat grinder.

4. Next, pour sunflower oil into a saucepan or another dish, add the chopped vegetables and herring, place on low heat and simmer while stirring until cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml
   • Potato: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 3 pieces
   • Beet: 1 piece

5. At the end of cooking, add a bay leaf and season with pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bay leaf: 1 piece
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste