Seledka pod shuboy (herring under a fur coat)

Seledka pod shuboy, or herring under a fur coat, is one of the most distinctive cold salads of the Russian and Ukrainian festive table: herring, potato, carrot, egg and beetroot layered with mayonnaise. It's striking, bright red-purple in colour, and almost obligatory at New Year.

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Method

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1. Boil the vegetables in their skins, hard-boil the eggs, then let everything cool, peel, and grate.
2. In a large bowl, put the diced herring and the onion as the bottom layer.
3. Top with the grated potato and a little mayonnaise.
4. Then grated carrot, mayonnaise, grated egg, mayonnaise.
5. Cover the top with grated beetroot, and smooth it over with mayonnaise.
6. Chill for at least 4-6 hours, ideally overnight, so the flavours come together.

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Tips

• Spread the layers evenly, so neat stripes show when it's sliced.
• Let the beetroot and the vegetables cool completely, as warm vegetables will melt the mayonnaise.
• Chill it for at least half a day, as that's when the flavours come together.
• If the onion is too sharp, scald it with a little hot water.

Frequently asked questions

Why is it called herring under a fur coat?

Because the herring sits as if wrapped in a fur coat under the layers of vegetables and mayonnaise, with the beetroot giving it its red coat.

How long does it keep?

In the fridge for 2 days; it's a mayonnaise dish, so don't leave it at room temperature.

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