Potato salad with sprat
4 servings
30 minutes
Potato salad with sprats is a vibrant dish of Russian cuisine that combines simplicity and rich flavor. Its roots trace back to village culinary traditions where accessible ingredients were used to create hearty meals. Tender boiled potatoes harmoniously blend with the spicy sprats, while red onion adds a slight sharpness to the dish. Parsley refreshes the taste, and wine vinegar adds a subtle acidity that balances all the ingredients. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or appetizer, highlighting the richness of Russian gastronomic traditions. It is good cold and pairs well with rye bread and strong drinks. The dish is valued for its simplicity, accessibility, and rich flavor that brings comfort and nostalgia.
1
Boil the potatoes in their skins. Peel the warm potatoes, and cut them into small slices.
- Potato: 6 pieces
2
Prepare the sprat by removing the head, spine, and small bones, and cut each into 2 fillets. Slice the onion into thin half-rings and chop the parsley.
- Spice-cured sprats: 100 g
- Red onion: 2 heads
- Chopped parsley: 15 g
3
In a salad bowl, mix potatoes, onions, black ground pepper, and a pinch of salt. Top with sprats, sprinkle with parsley, and drizzle with vinegar. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes.
- Potato: 6 pieces
- Red onion: 2 heads
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Spice-cured sprats: 100 g
- Chopped parsley: 15 g
- Wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons