Herring Under a Fur Coat (Shuba Salad)
Description
A layered festive salad made with salted herring, potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, and mayonnaise. Known as “Shuba,” this colorful dish is a staple at Ukrainian and other Slavic holiday tables.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Boil vegetables. Boil potatoes, carrots, and beets until tender. Cool and peel.
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Prepare the fish. Cut salted herring fillets into small cubes.
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Chop the onion. Finely chop the onion and, if desired, soak in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce sharpness.
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Grate vegetables. Grate potatoes, carrots, and beets separately.
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Layer the salad. On a serving dish, layer ingredients in the following order:
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Herring
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Onion
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Potatoes + mayonnaise
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Carrots + mayonnaise
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Beets + mayonnaise
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Optional garnish. Top with grated eggs for decoration.
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Chill before serving. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
