Herring Under a Fur Coat

Name: Herring Under a Fur Coat
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 8 oz salted herring fillets, diced; 2 medium russet potatoes; 2 medium carrots; 2 medium red beets; 3 large eggs, hard-boiled; 1 small yellow onion, finely diced; 1 cup mayonnaise

A classic layered Russian salad featuring salted herring, root vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and mayonnaise. It is known for its distinctive bright purple top layer and rich, savory taste.

65 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

RussianSaladStovetopPescatarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 oz salted herring fillets, diced
2 medium russet potatoes
2 medium carrots
2 medium red beets
3 large eggs, hard-boiled
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

1

Boil 2 medium russet potatoes, 2 medium carrots, and 2 medium red beets in separate pots until tender, then cool completely, peel, and grate.
2

Spread 8 oz diced salted herring fillets on a platter and top with 1 small finely diced yellow onion.
3

Spread a thin layer of 1 cup mayonnaise over the onion.
4

Layer the russet potatoes on top and spread with mayonnaise.
5

Add layers of carrots and grated 3 large hard-boiled eggs, spreading mayonnaise between layers.
6

Cover top and sides with red beets and seal with remaining mayonnaise.
7

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Questions

How long does Herring Under a Fur Coat keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Herring Under a Fur Coat?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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Homemade Lapsha Soup soup
Pelmeni (Russian Meat Dumplings) main

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