Herring under a fur coat with apple
8 servings
60 minutes
Herring under a fur coat is a classic Russian dish with origins dating back to the early 20th century. This version with apple adds a refreshing tang, making the traditional flavor even more interesting. Tender layers of boiled potatoes, carrots, and beets create a harmonious texture, while pieces of herring add a savory saltiness. The mayonnaise with apple, green onions, and eggs gives the salad airiness and lightness. The dish is perfect for festive tables as its bright color and rich taste make it the center of attention. The composition is completed with herbs and pomegranate seeds, adding freshness and a hint of sweetness. The combination of ingredients makes this salad both hearty and refreshing, while the interplay of flavors is multifaceted.
1
To make mayonnaise: whisk mustard with egg yolks using a mixer, add a pinch of salt, white pepper and gradually add vegetable oil; add a bit of lemon juice at the end. The mayonnaise is ready. Cut the apple into small cubes and add it to the mayonnaise along with finely chopped shallots, green onions, dill and grated eggs. Add salt, white pepper and mix.
- Mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground white pepper: to taste
- Vegetable oil: 200 ml
- Apple: 2 pieces
- Shallot: 80 g
- Chives: to taste
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
2
Add a little mayonnaise sauce to the chopped carrots and mix. Do the same with the potatoes and beets.
- Carrot: 500 g
- Boiled potatoes: 500 g
- Beetroot: 500 g
3
Cut the herring into small cubes.
- Herring: 500 g
4
Arrange carrots in a ring, then herring, continue with potatoes, top with another layer of herring, and finish with beetroot.
- Carrot: 500 g
- Herring: 500 g
- Boiled potatoes: 500 g
- Beetroot: 500 g
5
Garnish the salad with finely chopped green onions, and you can also sprinkle pomegranate seeds around.
- Chives (ciboulette): 4 g
