Shuba  (Fur Coat Salad)

Shuba salad is a classic Russian dish featuring beautiful layers of pickled herring and root vegetables. It’s traditionally a national New Year’s dish, but let’s be honest, it’s delicious anytime of the year!

INGREDIENTS

– Potatoes – Herring  – Onion  – Beets – Carrots – Mayonnaise

Boil beets for 45 minutes in a small pot. In a separate pot, boil potatoes and carrots for 25 minutes. Remove all ingredients from the boiling water and let them cool off.

STEP 1

Clean beets, potatoes, and carrots. Grate each separately on a cheese grater. Slice herring and onion into small pieces. Using a combination of a large plate and a mold (or a deep tray), begin by first placing potatoes on the bottom.

STEP 2

Add onions and herring on top of potatoes.

STEP 3

Follow by carrots, mayonnaise, and beets.

STEP 4

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