Oseledets Pid Shuboyu

Name: Oseledets Pid Shuboyu
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 8 oz salted herring fillets; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 medium russet potatoes, boiled, grated; 2 medium carrots, boiled, grated; 2 medium red beets, boiled, grated; 2 large eggs, hard-boiled, grated; 1 cup mayonnaise

95 minMediumServes 6430 cal/serving

UkrainianSaladStovetopPescatarianGluten-FreeDairy-Free

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

Rinse 8 oz salted herring fillets under cold water, soak it in cold water 8 to 12 hours, changing the water 2 or 3 times, then drain, pat dry, and chop finely.
2

Boil 2 medium boiled, grated russet potatoes, 2 medium boiled, grated carrots, and 2 medium boiled, grated red beets separately in water until tender. Cool, peel, and grate each one. The potatoes and carrots take about 20 to 25 minutes; the beets take 45 minutes.
3

Boil 2 large eggs for 10 minutes, cool, peel, and grate the whites and yolks separately.
4

Finely chop 1 small finely chopped yellow onion.
5

Spread the herring and onion in an even layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of 1 cup mayonnaise over it, then layer the potatoes, another thin layer of mayonnaise, the carrots, another layer of mayonnaise, the egg whites, and more mayonnaise.
6

Finish with the beets as the top "fur coat" layer, then sprinkle the grated yolks over the top. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

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What is Oseledets Pid Shuboyu?

Oseledets pid shuboyu, herring under a fur coat, is a layered Ukrainian salad of salted herring, onion, and grated potato, carrot, beet, and egg under mayonnaise. It is a standard dish at holiday tables. Plan ahead: chill the salad at least 4 hours. This reference files it under Ukrainian salad: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 95 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Oseledets Pid Shuboyu?

As written, 95 minutes: 35 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, 12 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Why pat it dry first in Oseledets Pid Shuboyu?

Step 1 reads: "Rinse 8 oz salted herring fillets under cold water, soak it in cold water 8 to 12 hours, changing the water 2 or 3 times, then drain, pat dry, and chop finely." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Does Oseledets Pid Shuboyu contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, hard-boiled, grated and 1 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I make Oseledets Pid Shuboyu ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. The base of Oseledets Pid Shuboyu is potatoes, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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