Mushrooms under a Fur Coat

Name: Mushrooms under a Fur Coat
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 lb cremini mushrooms, diced; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes; 4 medium carrots; 2 large red beets; 4 hard-boiled eggs; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp fine sea salt

A classic layered Russian salad featuring savory sauteed mushrooms under tender grated root vegetables and mayonnaise.

70 minMediumServes 6310 cal/serving

RussianSaladStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 lb cremini mushrooms, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes
4 medium carrots
2 large red beets
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Boil 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, 4 medium carrots, and 2 large red beets in water until tender, about 30 minutes, then cool, peel, and grate each separately.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, add 1 small diced yellow onion and 1 lb diced cremini mushrooms, season with 1 tsp fine sea salt, and saute for 10 minutes until liquid evaporates.
3

Grate 4 hard-boiled eggs finely.
4

In a serving dish, layer 1 lb diced cremini mushrooms and 1 small diced yellow onion, followed by 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, 4 medium carrots, 4 hard-boiled eggs, and 2 large red beets, spreading 1 cup mayonnaise between each layer.
5

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Questions

How long does Mushrooms 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 Mushrooms 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.

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