Herring Under A Fur Coat (shuba) Recipe

Name: Herring Under A Fur Coat (shuba)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: N/A
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: pickled herring: 50g; potato: 100g; carrot: 50g; beet: 100g; onion: 30g; mayonnaise: 50g

pickled herring potato carrot beet onion mayonnaise dinner

This dish is Herring under a Fur Coat, commonly known as Shuba. It's a traditional Russian salad featuring layers of diced pickled herring and an assortment of grated boiled vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and beets. The salad is rounded off with chopped onions and mayonnaise, with the top layer consisting of grated beet mixed with more mayonnaise, lending a distinctive pink hue to the dish. Shuba is widely celebrated in Russia and other former Soviet Union countries, frequently gracing tables during New Year's and Christmas festivities.

🌎 Russian: Salad

🔥 Calories 350kcal
🍗 Protein 12g
🍚 Carbs 28g
🧈 Fat 20g

🥗 Ingredients:

pickled herring (50g)
potato (100g)
carrot (50g)
beet (100g)
onion (30g)
mayonnaise (50g)

🍳 How to cook (6 servings):

Cooking Time: N/APreperation Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

- Diced pickled herring - Boiled potatoes - Boiled carrots - Boiled beets - Chopped onions - Mayonnaise

Preparation

1. Begin by layering the diced pickled herring at the bottom of your serving dish. 2. Cover the herring with a layer of chopped onions. 3. Continue by adding a layer each of grated boiled potatoes, carrots, and beets, spreading mayonnaise between each layer. 4. For the top layer, mix grated beets with mayonnaise to achieve a rich pink color, and spread it over the salad. 5. Chill in the refrigerator before serving to let the flavors meld together.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

Herring is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health. The boiled vegetables add essential vitamins and minerals, making this dish a wholesome choice.